Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 WebKit uninitialized resource

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1. It has been classified as problematic. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in uninitialized resource. This vulnerability is reported as CVE-2012-3589. The attack is possible to be carried out remotely. No exploit exists. Upgrading the affected component is recommended.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical has been found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown code block of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a uninitialized resource vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-908. The product uses or accesses a resource that has not been initialized. This is going to have an impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. The summary by CVE is:

WebKit, as used in Apple Safari before 6.0, 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-2012-07-25-1.

The weakness was disclosed 09/19/2012 by Dave Mandelin (iDefense) with Mozilla as APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1 as not defined posting (Website). The advisory is shared at prod.lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3589 since 06/19/2012. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. Neither technical details nor an exploit are publicly available. The price for an exploit might be around USD $0-$5k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/13/2021). 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 62357 (Apple TV < 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Gain a shell remotely. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120376 (Apple Safari Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-07-25-1)).

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 (77602), Tenable (62357), SecurityFocus (BID 54680†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36623†). The entries VDB-5796, VDB-5797, VDB-5798 and VDB-5799 are pretty similar. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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VulDB Meta Temp Score: 9.5

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Class: Uninitialized resource
CWE: CWE-908
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 62357
Nessus Name: Apple TV < 5.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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OpenVAS ID: 802962
OpenVAS Name: Apple iTunes Multiple Vulnerabilities - Sep 12 (Windows)
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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 6.0
Alternative: Google Android

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07/25/2012 +36 days 🔍
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09/19/2012 +56 days 🔍
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04/13/2021 +3101 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1
Researcher: Dave Mandelin (iDefense)
Organization: Mozilla
Status: Not defined
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CVE: CVE-2012-3589 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3589
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6417

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X-Force: 77602
SecurityFocus: 54680 - WebKit Multiple Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 36623 - Apple Safari <6.0 Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted Website - CVE-2012-3589, Medium

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

Created: 09/21/2012 13:45
Updated: 04/13/2021 15:57
Changes: 09/21/2012 13:45 (74), 04/19/2017 10:30 (11), 04/13/2021 15:57 (2)
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