Vulnerability Description
The Twitter subsystem in Apple iOS before 7 does not require API conformity for access to Twitter daemon interfaces, which allows attackers to post Tweets via a crafted app that sends direct requests to the daemon.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 6.1.4 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54886Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029054
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.htmlVendor Advisory
- http://secunia.com/advisories/54886Vendor Advisory
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029054
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-5157?
CVE-2013-5157 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.0 (MEDIUM). The Twitter subsystem in Apple iOS before 7 does not require API conformity for access to Twitter daemon interfaces, which allows attackers to post Tweets via a crafted app that sends direct requests ...
How severe is CVE-2013-5157?
CVE-2013-5157 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5157?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.