Advisory Details

July 1st, 2015

WebKit WebSQL ALTER TABLE Authorization Bypass Vulnerability

CVE ID	CVE-2015-3727
CVSS SCORE	7.5, AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P
AFFECTED VENDORS	WebKit.Org
AFFECTED PRODUCTS	WebKit
VULNERABILITY DETAILS	This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code on vulnerable installations of WebKit. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must visit a malicious page or open a malicious file. The specific flaw exists within the handling of WebSQL. The issue lies in the failure to properly utilize SQLite's authorization code. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to execute restricted SQL statements under the context of the current process.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS	WebKit.Org has issued an update to correct this vulnerability. More details can be found at: http://support.apple.com/kb/HT201222
DISCLOSURE TIMELINE	2015-04-24 - Vulnerability reported to vendor 2015-07-01 - Coordinated public release of advisory
CREDIT	Peter Rutenbar

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