medium
6.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1038: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 19 2013(Updated: )

WebKit, as used in Apple iOS before 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-2013-09-18-2.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mobile Safari<=6.0.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.8
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.6
Apple iTunes for Windows<=11.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1038?

    CVE-2013-1038 is considered a critical vulnerability that can lead to remote code execution or denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1038?

    To fix CVE-2013-1038, users should update their Apple devices to the latest version of iOS or Safari that addresses this vulnerability.

  • What types of devices are affected by CVE-2013-1038?

    CVE-2013-1038 affects Apple iOS devices prior to version 7 and previous versions of Safari up to 6.0.5.

  • What are the potential impacts of exploiting CVE-2013-1038?

    Exploitation of CVE-2013-1038 could allow attackers to execute arbitrary code, potentially leading to full device compromise or application crashes.

  • Has CVE-2013-1038 been resolved in later software versions?

    Yes, CVE-2013-1038 has been addressed in Apple updates released after iOS 7 and Safari 6.0.5.

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