CVE-2013-0978

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.

Category

2.1
CVSS
Severity: Low
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.05%
Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00005.html vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00004.html vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5702 vendor advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5704 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-0978?
CVE-2013-0978 has been scored as a low severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2013-0978?
To fix CVE-2013-0978, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2013-0978 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2013-0978 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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