medium
6.8
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1040: 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
iTunes<=11.1.3
Safari<=6.0.5
iPhone OS=1.0.0
iPhone OS=1.0.1
iPhone OS=1.0.2
iPhone OS=1.1.0
iPhone OS=1.1.1
iPhone OS=1.1.2
iPhone OS=1.1.3
iPhone OS=1.1.4
iPhone OS=1.1.5
iPhone OS=2.0
iPhone OS=2.0.0
iPhone OS=2.0.1
iPhone OS=2.0.2
iPhone OS=2.1
iPhone OS=2.1.1
iPhone OS=2.2
iPhone OS=2.2.1
iPhone OS=3.0
iPhone OS=3.0.1
iPhone OS=3.1
iPhone OS=3.1.2
iPhone OS=3.1.3
iPhone OS=3.2
iPhone OS=3.2.1
iPhone OS=3.2.2
iPhone OS=4.0
iPhone OS=4.0.1
iPhone OS=4.0.2
iPhone OS=4.1
iPhone OS=4.2.1
iPhone OS=4.2.5
iPhone OS=4.2.8
iPhone OS=4.3.0
iPhone OS=4.3.1
iPhone OS=4.3.2
iPhone OS=4.3.3
iPhone OS=4.3.5
iPhone OS=5.0
iPhone OS=5.0.1
iPhone OS=5.1
iPhone OS=5.1.1
iPhone OS=6.0
iPhone OS=6.0.1
iPhone OS=6.0.2
iPhone OS=6.1
iPhone OS=6.1.2
iPhone OS=6.1.3
iPhone OS=6.1.4
iPhone OS=6.1.5
iPhone OS=6.1.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1040?

    CVE-2013-1040 is classified as a critical vulnerability, allowing remote code execution or denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1040?

    To fix CVE-2013-1040, update affected Apple iOS and browser versions to the latest security patches provided by Apple.

  • Which Apple devices are affected by CVE-2013-1040?

    CVE-2013-1040 affects various versions of Apple iOS, Safari, and iTunes prior to the updates issued in 2013.

  • What impact does CVE-2013-1040 have on my device?

    Exploitation of CVE-2013-1040 can lead to arbitrary code execution or application crashes due to memory corruption.

  • Is CVE-2013-1040 still a risk today?

    CVE-2013-1040 primarily poses a risk to outdated devices; users should ensure their systems are updated to mitigate this threat.

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