Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 WebKit resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability described as problematic has been identified in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1. Impacted is an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is identified as CVE-2011-3075. There is not any exploit available. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been classified as critical. Affected is an unknown code block of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a resource management vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-399. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

Use-after-free vulnerability in Google Chrome before 18.0.1025.151 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact via vectors related to style-application commands.

The weakness was released 09/19/2012 by Sergey Glazunov (miaubiz) with Google Chrome Security Team as APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1 as confirmed posting (Website). The advisory is shared for download at prod.lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2011-3075 since 08/09/2011. 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 58609 (FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (057130e6-7f61-11e1-8a43-00262d5ed8ee)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family FreeBSD Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120502 (Apple iTunes Prior to 10.7 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-09-12-1)).

Upgrading to version 6.0 eliminates this vulnerability. The problem might be mitigated by replacing the product with Google Android as an alternative. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be upgrading to the latest version. A possible mitigation has been published even before and not after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (74635), Tenable (58609), SecurityFocus (BID 52913†), OSVDB (81045†) and Secunia (SA48732†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-5054, VDB-5055, VDB-5056 and VDB-5057. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 6.4

VulDB Base Score: 7.3
VulDB Temp Score: 6.4
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Class: Resource management
CWE: CWE-399 / CWE-404
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Physical: No
Local: No
Remote: Yes

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Status: Unproven

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Nessus ID: 58609
Nessus Name: FreeBSD : chromium -- multiple vulnerabilities (057130e6-7f61-11e1-8a43-00262d5ed8ee)
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OpenVAS ID: 71285
OpenVAS Name: FreeBSD Ports: chromium
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 6.0
Alternative: Google Android
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08/09/2011 🔍
04/05/2012 +240 days 🔍
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04/06/2012 +1 days 🔍
09/19/2012 +166 days 🔍
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09/21/2012 +1 days 🔍
04/30/2014 +586 days 🔍
01/11/2025 +3909 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1
Researcher: Sergey Glazunov (miaubiz)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2011-3075 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2011-3075
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6396

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X-Force: 74635 - Google Chrome style command code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 52913 - Google Chrome Prior to 18.0.1025.151 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 48732 - Google Chrome Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 81045
Vulnerability Center: 44325 - Google Chrome <18.0.1025.151 Remote DoS or Other Impact due to Use-After-Free while Applying Style Command, High

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

Created: 09/21/2012 13:45
Updated: 01/11/2025 16:51
Changes: 09/21/2012 13:45 (91), 05/27/2017 10:21 (2), 04/13/2021 13:54 (3), 01/11/2025 16:51 (16)
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