Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 Kernel stack_protector.c input validation

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as problematic has been found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.1. This affects an unknown part of the file sys/openbsd/stack_protector.c of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to input validation. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2013-3951. The attack may be launched remotely. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 8.4.1 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been declared as critical. This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the file sys/openbsd/stack_protector.c of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a input validation vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-20. The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The weakness was shared 09/16/2015 by Stefan Esser as HT205212 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2013-3951 since 06/05/2013. The exploitation appears to be easy. Local access is required to approach this attack. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Technical details are known, but there is no available exploit.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 86270 (Mac OS X < 10.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities (GHOST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context c. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370192 (Apple Mac OS X v10.11 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2015-09-30-3)).

Upgrading to version 9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Tenable (86270) and SecurityFocus (BID 60440†). The entries VDB-9015, VDB-68413, VDB-74127 and VDB-77828 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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Class: Input validation
CWE: CWE-20
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Nessus ID: 86270
Nessus Name: Mac OS X < 10.11 Multiple Vulnerabilities (GHOST)
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities - 01 Jan14
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT205212
Researcher: Stefan Esser
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-3951 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-3951
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-77794
SecurityFocus: 60440
SecurityTracker: 1033703

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

Created: 09/18/2015 13:09
Updated: 11/21/2024 17:49
Changes: 09/18/2015 13:09 (58), 09/18/2018 08:49 (12), 06/16/2022 08:21 (4), 11/21/2024 17:49 (16)
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