Apple iOS up to 5.1.1 WebKit resource management

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability categorized as problematic has been discovered in Apple iOS up to 5.1.1. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component WebKit. The manipulation results in resource management. This vulnerability is cataloged as CVE-2012-3747. There is no exploit available. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

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 functionality 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:

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 6, allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

The weakness was shared 09/19/2012 by David Bloom with Cue 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-2012-3747 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 vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 62242 (Apple iOS < 6.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Mobile Devices.

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 (78725), Tenable (62242), SecurityFocus (BID 56254†), OSVDB (85631†) and Secunia (SA50586†). The entries VDB-6213, VDB-6151, VDB-6186 and VDB-6134 are related to this item. 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
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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: 62242
Nessus Name: Apple iOS < 6.0 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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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: David Bloom
Organization: Cue
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2012-3747 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2012-3747
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-6504
X-Force: 78725 - Apple iOS WebKit CVE-2012-3747 code execution, High Risk
SecurityFocus: 56254 - WebKit CVE-2012-3747 Unspecified Remote Code Execution Vulnerability
Secunia: 50586 - Apple iOS Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 85631
Vulnerability Center: 47711 - Apple iOS <6 WebKit Remote Code Execution od DoS Vulnerability via a Crafted Web Site, Medium

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

Created: 09/21/2012 13:45
Updated: 04/14/2021 11:54
Changes: 09/21/2012 13:45 (80), 06/16/2017 04:13 (2), 04/14/2021 11:54 (4)
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Cache ID: 216:813:103

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