medium
4.3
CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5154

First published: Thu Sep 19 2013(Updated: )

The Sandbox subsystem in Apple iOS before 7 determines the sandboxing requirement for a #! application on the basis of the script interpreter instead of the script, which allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions 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-2013-5154?

    CVE-2013-5154 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow attackers to bypass security restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5154?

    To fix CVE-2013-5154, users should update their Apple iOS devices to version 7 or later.

  • What affects CVE-2013-5154?

    CVE-2013-5154 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 7, including all versions up to 6.1.4.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5154?

    CVE-2013-5154 is characterized as a sandboxing vulnerability that allows for improper access controls.

  • Can I exploit CVE-2013-5154 remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5154 can potentially be exploited remotely by crafted applications, posing significant risks to affected devices.

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