critical
9.3
CWE
119
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5139: Buffer Overflow

First published: Thu Sep 19 2013(Updated: )

The IOSerialFamily driver in Apple iOS before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) via a crafted application.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=6.1.4
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

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5139?

    CVE-2013-5139 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential to allow arbitrary code execution or denial of service.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5139?

    To fix CVE-2013-5139, upgrade your iOS to version 7 or later, as previous versions are affected.

  • What devices are affected by CVE-2013-5139?

    CVE-2013-5139 affects all versions of Apple iOS prior to 7, including devices like iPhone and iPad.

  • What are the consequences of exploiting CVE-2013-5139?

    Exploitation of CVE-2013-5139 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially allowing attackers to gain control of the affected device.

  • Is CVE-2013-5139 specific to a certain type of application?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5139 can be exploited through crafted applications designed to leverage the vulnerabilities in the IOSerialFamily driver.

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