Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as problematic, has been found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component WebKit. Performing a manipulation results in memory corruption. This vulnerability was named CVE-2012-3669. There is no available exploit. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 (Smartphone Operating System). This affects an unknown functionality 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. 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 presented 09/19/2012 by Jose A. Vazquez (iDefense) with Apple as APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1 as not defined posting (Website). It is possible to read the advisory at prod.lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is uniquely identified as CVE-2012-3669 since 06/19/2012. The exploitability is told to be easy. It is possible to initiate the attack remotely. No form of authentication is needed for exploitation. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62707 (Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : webkit vulnerabilities (USN-1617-1)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Ubuntu Local Security Checks. 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 (77640), Tenable (62707), SecurityFocus (BID 54680†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-36444†). See VDB-5847, VDB-5848, VDB-5849 and VDB-6213 for similar entries. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Nessus ID: 62707
Nessus Name: Ubuntu 12.04 LTS : webkit vulnerabilities (USN-1617-1)
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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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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2012-09-19-1
Researcher: Jose A. Vazquez (iDefense)
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3669 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3669
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6483

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X-Force: 77640
SecurityFocus: 54680 - WebKit Multiple Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerabilities
Vulnerability Center: 36444 - Apple Safari \x3C6.0 Remote Code Execution \\ DoS via a Crafted Website - CVE-2012-3669, Medium

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

Created: 09/21/2012 13:45
Updated: 01/04/2025 19:29
Changes: 09/21/2012 13:45 (71), 04/17/2017 19:52 (11), 04/14/2021 10:11 (2), 01/04/2025 19:29 (18)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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