CVE-2013-5139 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted application exploiting an out-of-bounds array access in the IOSerialFamily driver.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5139?
CVE-2013-5139 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 19 Sep 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The IOSerialFamily driver in Apple iOS before 7 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds array access) via a crafted application.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-5139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-96p5-wh2m-8wwc.