Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3651. The attack may be performed from remote. There is no available exploit. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

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 function of the component WebKit. 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 iTunes before 10.7, 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-2012-09-12-1.

The weakness was presented 09/19/2012 by Abhishek Arya and Martin Barbella (SkyLined) 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-2012-3651 since 06/19/2012. 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 $5k-$25k (estimation calculated on 12/30/2024). 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 62216 (Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 120542 (Apple Safari Prior to 6.0.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-3)).

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 (78535), Tenable (62216), SecurityFocus (BID 55534†), OSVDB (85365†) and Secunia (SA50577†). See VDB-5450, VDB-6213, VDB-6151 and VDB-6186 for similar entries. Once again VulDB remains the best source for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Remote: Yes

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Nessus ID: 62216
Nessus Name: Mac OS X : Apple Safari < 6.0.1 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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1
Researcher: Abhishek Arya , Martin Barbella (SkyLined)
Organization: Google Chrome Security Team
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3651 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3651
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6468

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X-Force: 78535 - Apple iTunes WebKit CVE-2012-3651 code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 55534 - WebKit Multiple Unspecified Memory Corruption Vulnerabilities
Secunia: 50577 - Apple Safari for Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 85365
Vulnerability Center: 36598 - Apple iTunes \x3C10.7 Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted Web Site - CVE-2012-3651, Medium

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

Created: 09/21/2012 13:45
Updated: 12/30/2024 05:18
Changes: 09/21/2012 13:45 (84), 04/19/2017 10:30 (7), 04/14/2021 09:01 (2), 12/30/2024 05:18 (16)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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