CVE-2013-5128: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 19, 2013
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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.

Affected Software

48 affected components
apple iPhone OS<=6.1.4
apple iPhone OS=1.0.0
apple iPhone OS=1.0.1
apple iPhone OS=1.0.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.0
apple iPhone OS=1.1.1
apple iPhone OS=1.1.2
apple iPhone OS=1.1.3
apple iPhone OS=1.1.4
apple iPhone OS=1.1.5
apple iPhone OS=2.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.0
apple iPhone OS=2.0.1
apple iPhone OS=2.0.2
apple iPhone OS=2.1
apple iPhone OS=2.1.1
apple iPhone OS=2.2
apple iPhone OS=2.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.0
apple iPhone OS=3.0.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1
apple iPhone OS=3.1.2
apple iPhone OS=3.1.3
apple iPhone OS=3.2
apple iPhone OS=3.2.1
apple iPhone OS=3.2.2
apple iPhone OS=4.0
apple iPhone OS=4.0.1
apple iPhone OS=4.0.2
apple iPhone OS=4.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.1
apple iPhone OS=4.2.5
apple iPhone OS=4.2.8
apple iPhone OS=4.3.0
apple iPhone OS=4.3.1
apple iPhone OS=4.3.2
apple iPhone OS=4.3.3
apple iPhone OS=4.3.5
apple iPhone OS=5.0
apple iPhone OS=5.0.1
apple iPhone OS=5.1
apple iPhone OS=5.1.1
apple iPhone OS=6.0
apple iPhone OS=6.0.1
apple iPhone OS=6.0.2
apple iPhone OS=6.1
apple iPhone OS=6.1.2
apple iPhone OS=6.1.3

Event History

Sep 19, 2013
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5128?

CVE-2013-5128 is considered critical as it allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5128?

To mitigate CVE-2013-5128, users should update their iOS devices to at least version 7.0 or later.

3

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5128?

CVE-2013-5128 affects Apple iOS devices running versions prior to 7.0.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2013-5128 enable?

CVE-2013-5128 can enable remote code execution and lead to memory corruption and application crashes.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-5128?

Yes, Apple released a security update in iOS 7.0 to patch the vulnerability associated with CVE-2013-5128.

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