Apple iOS up to 3.1.3 memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS. The affected element is an unknown function. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2012-0635. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as very critical. Affected is an unknown function. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 5.1 and iTunes before 10.6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site, a different vulnerability than other WebKit CVEs listed in APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1 and APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-2.

The weakness was released 03/08/2012 (Website). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2012-0635 since 01/12/2012. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available. The current price for an exploit might be approx. USD (estimation calculated on 01/12/2025). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58319 (Apple iTunes < 10.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 119974 (Apple iTunes Prior to 10.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-03-07-1)).

Upgrading to version 4.0 eliminates this vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (73853), Tenable (58319) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-35802†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-4726, VDB-4727, VDB-4728 and VDB-4729. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 58319
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 10.6 Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802824
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Mar12 (Win)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 4.0

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: lists.apple.com
Status: Confirmed

CVE: CVE-2012-0635 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-0635
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-60396

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X-Force: 73853
SecurityFocus: 49279
Secunia: 48274
Vulnerability Center: 35802 - WebKit Used in Apple iOS \x3C 5.1 and iTunes \x3C 10.6 Remote DoS Vulnerability (CVE-2012-0635), Medium

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 03/23/2015 16:50
Updated: 01/12/2025 00:41
Changes: 03/23/2015 16:50 (58), 04/15/2017 16:15 (7), 11/30/2021 14:33 (3), 11/30/2021 14:35 (2), 01/12/2025 00:41 (19)
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