CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-3955: Input Validation

First published: Wed Jun 05 2013(Updated: )

The get_xattrinfo function in the XNU kernel in Apple iOS 5.x and 6.x through 6.1.3 on iPad devices does not properly validate the header of an AppleDouble file, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via an invalid file on an msdosfs filesystem.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
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
Apple iPad
Apple iPad Mini
Apple iPad 2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-3955?

    CVE-2013-3955 has a severity rating of high due to the potential for memory corruption and denial of service attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-3955?

    To mitigate CVE-2013-3955, upgrade affected Apple iOS devices to version 6.1.4 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2013-3955?

    CVE-2013-3955 affects iPad devices running Apple iOS versions 5.x and 6.x up to 6.1.3.

  • Can CVE-2013-3955 be exploited remotely?

    No, CVE-2013-3955 can only be exploited locally by a user with access to the affected device.

  • What impact does CVE-2013-3955 have on affected systems?

    CVE-2013-3955 can lead to memory corruption, causing instability or crashes on affected iOS devices.

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