CVE-2013-5140: Input Validation
Published Sep 19, 2013
·Updated
The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (assertion failure and device restart) via an invalid packet fragment.
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-2013-5140?
CVE-2013-5140 has a severity rating that could lead to denial of service, causing a device restart.
2
How do I fix CVE-2013-5140?
To fix CVE-2013-5140, you should update your device to iOS 7 or later.
3
What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2013-5140?
CVE-2013-5140 affects all versions of iOS prior to 7, including versions up to 6.1.4.
4
Can CVE-2013-5140 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2013-5140 can be exploited remotely through the sending of invalid packet fragments.
5
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-5140 enable?
CVE-2013-5140 enables denial-of-service attacks that can lead to device assertion failures and restarts.