CVE-2013-0964: Input Validation

Published Jan 29, 2013
·
Updated

The kernel in Apple iOS before 6.1 and Apple TV before 5.2 does not properly validate copyin and copyout arguments, which allows local users to bypass intended pointer restrictions and access locations in the first kernel-memory page by specifying a length of less than one page.

Affected Software

31 affected components
tvOS<=5.1.1
tvOS=1.0.0
tvOS=1.1.0
tvOS=2.0.0
tvOS=2.0.1
tvOS=2.0.2
tvOS=2.1.0
tvOS=2.2.0
tvOS=2.3.0
tvOS=2.3.1
tvOS=2.4.0
tvOS=3.0.0
tvOS=3.0.1
tvOS=3.0.2
tvOS=4.1.0
tvOS=4.1.1
tvOS=4.2.0
tvOS=4.2.1
tvOS=4.2.2
tvOS=4.3.0
tvOS=4.4.0
tvOS=4.4.2
tvOS=4.4.3
tvOS=4.4.4
tvOS=5.0.0
tvOS=5.0.1
tvOS=5.0.2
tvOS=5.1.0
iPhone OS<=6.0.2
iPhone OS=6.0
iPhone OS=6.0.1

Event History

Jan 29, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·02:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0964?

The severity of CVE-2013-0964 is considered moderate as it allows local users to bypass pointer restrictions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-0964?

To fix CVE-2013-0964, update your Apple iOS or tvOS devices to the latest versions that address this vulnerability.

3

What devices are affected by CVE-2013-0964?

CVE-2013-0964 affects Apple iOS devices prior to version 6.1 and Apple TV devices prior to version 5.2.

4

Can CVE-2013-0964 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2013-0964 cannot be exploited remotely as it requires local access to the vulnerable device.

5

What types of vulnerabilities does CVE-2013-0964 involve?

CVE-2013-0964 involves kernel memory access vulnerabilities due to improper validation of copyin and copyout arguments.

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