CVE-2013-0978

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified

CVE-2013-0978 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. 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.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersions
AppleIphone Os<= 6.1.2
AppleIphone Os1.0.0
AppleIphone Os1.0.1
AppleIphone Os1.0.2
AppleIphone Os1.1.0
AppleIphone Os1.1.1
AppleIphone Os1.1.2
AppleIphone Os1.1.3
AppleIphone Os1.1.4
AppleIphone Os1.1.5
AppleIphone Os2.0
AppleIphone Os2.0.0
AppleIphone Os2.0.1
AppleIphone Os2.0.2
AppleIphone Os2.1
AppleIphone Os2.1.1
AppleIphone Os2.2
AppleIphone Os2.2.1
AppleIphone Os3.0
AppleIphone Os3.0.1
AppleIphone Os3.1
AppleIphone Os3.1.2
AppleIphone Os3.1.3
AppleIphone Os3.2
AppleIphone Os3.2.1
AppleIphone Os3.2.2
AppleIphone Os4.0
AppleIphone Os4.0.1
AppleIphone Os4.0.2
AppleIphone Os4.1
AppleIphone Os4.2.1
AppleIphone Os4.2.5
AppleIphone Os4.2.8
AppleIphone Os4.3.0
AppleIphone Os4.3.1
AppleIphone Os4.3.2
AppleIphone Os4.3.3
AppleIphone Os4.3.5
AppleIphone Os5.0
AppleIphone Os5.0.1
AppleIphone Os5.1
AppleIphone Os5.1.1
AppleIphone Os6.0
AppleIphone Os6.0.1
AppleIphone Os6.0.2
AppleIphone Os6.1
AppleTvos<= 5.2.0
AppleTvos1.0.0
AppleTvos1.1.0
AppleTvos2.0.0

Showing 50 of 75 affected configurations. See NVD for the full list.

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is 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.
How severe is CVE-2013-0978?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0978 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0978?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST