VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2013-5133
Backup in Apple iOS before 7.1 does not properly restrict symlinks, which allows remote attackers to overwrite files during a restore operation via crafted backup data.
HIGH 8.8EPSS 1.74%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.74%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
Backup in Apple iOS before 7.1 does not properly restrict symlinks, which allows remote attackers to overwrite files during a restore operation via crafted backup data.
- CVSS 2.0
- 8.8 HIGHAV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:C
- EPSS
- 1.74% probability · 76th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-264
- Affected
- apple/iphone os
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6162Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.