CVE-2013-5133: High severity apple iPhone OS vulnerability

Published Mar 14, 2014
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Updated

Backup in Apple iOS before 7.1 does not properly restrict symlinks, which allows remote attackers to overwrite files during a restore operation via crafted backup data.

Affected Software

7 affected components
apple iPhone OS<=7.0.6
apple iPhone OS=7.0
apple iPhone OS=7.0.1
apple iPhone OS=7.0.2
apple iPhone OS=7.0.3
apple iPhone OS=7.0.4
apple iPhone OS=7.0.5

Event History

Mar 14, 2014
CVE Published
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·10:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·10:55 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5133?

CVE-2013-5133 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5133?

To fix CVE-2013-5133, upgrade your Apple iOS device to version 7.1 or later.

3

Who is affected by CVE-2013-5133?

CVE-2013-5133 affects devices running Apple iOS versions prior to 7.1, including 7.0 to 7.0.6.

4

What type of attack does CVE-2013-5133 allow?

CVE-2013-5133 allows remote attackers to overwrite files during a restore operation by using crafted backup data.

5

Can CVE-2013-5133 be exploited without user interaction?

Yes, CVE-2013-5133 can be exploited remotely without requiring user interaction.

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