CWE
264
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5156

First published: Thu Sep 19 2013(Updated: )

The Telephony subsystem in Apple iOS before 7 does not require API conformity for access to telephony-daemon interfaces, which allows attackers to bypass intended restrictions on phone calls via a crafted app that sends direct requests to the daemon.

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-2013-5156?

    CVE-2013-5156 has a medium severity as it allows attackers to bypass call restrictions.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5156?

    To fix CVE-2013-5156, update your device to Apple iOS 7 or later.

  • What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5156?

    CVE-2013-5156 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 7, including all versions from 1.0.0 to 6.1.4.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5156?

    CVE-2013-5156 is an API conformity vulnerability affecting the Telephony subsystem in iOS.

  • Can CVE-2013-5156 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2013-5156 can be exploited by malicious applications running on the device.

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