Information disclosure in Apple Iphone OS
CVE-2013-0978
The ARM prefetch abort handler in the kernel in Apple iOS before 6.1.3 and Apple TV before 5.2.1 does not ensure that it has been invoked in an abort context, which makes it easier for local users to bypass the ASLR protection mechanism via crafted code.
Vulnerability class: Information Disclosure
EPSS: 0.004 (27.9th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
Affected products
- Apple Iphone_os — versions 1.0.0, 1.0.1, 1.0.2
- Apple Tvos — versions 1.0.0, 1.1.0, 2.0.0
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2013-0978?
- CVE-2013-0978 is a vulnerability in Apple Iphone OS, classified under Information Disclosure. Published 2013-03-20.
- Is CVE-2013-0978 known to be exploited?
- 1 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.