CVE-2013-5142: Infoleak
First published: Thu Sep 19 2013(Updated: )
The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via the (1) msgctl API or (2) segctl API.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How 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-2013-5142?
CVE-2013-5142 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for local users to access sensitive kernel data.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5142?
To fix CVE-2013-5142, update your Apple iOS device to version 7 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5142?
CVE-2013-5142 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 7, including all minor versions up to 6.1.4.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5142?
CVE-2013-5142 is a local information disclosure vulnerability in the kernel that allows sensitive information to be accessed.
What systems are vulnerable to CVE-2013-5142?
CVE-2013-5142 specifically impacts devices running Apple iOS versions from 1.0 up to 6.1.4.
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