Apple iOS < 7.0.4 App and In-App Purchase Security Bypass

medium Nessus Plugin ID 70925

Synopsis

The version of iOS running on the mobile device is affected by a security bypass vulnerability.

Description

The mobile device is running a version of iOS that is older than version 7.0.4. It is, therefore, affected by a security bypass vulnerability. A signed-in user could potentially bypass the password mechanism related to App and In-App purchases.

Solution

Upgrade to Apple iOS 7.0.4 or later.

See Also

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT6058

http://www.nessus.org/u?d6e8e292

https://www.securityfocus.com/archive/1/529818/30/0/threaded

Plugin Details

Severity: Medium

ID: 70925

File Name: apple_ios_704_check.nbin

Version: 1.99

Type: local

Published: 11/15/2013

Updated: 9/4/2024

Supported Sensors: Nessus

Risk Information

VPR

Risk Factor: Medium

Score: 4.0

CVSS v2

Risk Factor: Medium

Base Score: 4.7

Temporal Score: 3.5

Vector: CVSS2#AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N

CVSS Score Source: CVE-2013-5193

Vulnerability Information

CPE: cpe:/o:apple:iphone_os

Required KB Items: mdm/dependency/unlocked

Exploit Ease: No known exploits are available

Patch Publication Date: 11/14/2013

Vulnerability Publication Date: 11/14/2013

Reference Information

CVE: CVE-2013-5193

BID: 63723

APPLE-SA: APPLE-SA-2013-11-14-1