CVE-2013-5156: Medium severity iphone os vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2013
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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.

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-2013-5156?

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

2

How do I fix CVE-2013-5156?

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

3

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.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5156?

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

5

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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