CVE-2013-0964 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 3.6 Published 29 Jan 2013 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can bypass pointer restrictions to read kernel memory by exploiting improper validation of copyin/copyout arguments in iOS and Apple TV kernels.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-0964?

CVE-2013-0964 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 29 Jan 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 6.1 and Apple TV before 5.2 does not properly validate copyin and copyout arguments, which allows local users to bypass intended pointer restrictions and access locations in the first kernel-memory page by specifying a length of less than one page.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0964?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0964?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0964 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-0964 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0964 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-599w-q86m-78mc.