CVE-2013-0979: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-0979: lockdownd in Lockdown in Apple iOS before 6.1.3 does not properly consider file types during the permission...

lockdownd in Lockdown in Apple iOS before 6.1.3 does not properly consider file types during the permission-setting step of a backup restoration, which allows local users to change the permissions of arbitrary files via a backup that contains a pathname with a symlink.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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This is an old Apple iOS backup-restore flaw. On iOS versions before 6.1.3, a local user could use a crafted backup containing a symlinked path to change permissions on arbitrary files. The practical concern is legacy or unmanaged iOS devices, especially where backups are restored from untrusted sources. Exposure is most plausible on legacy Apple iOS devices running versions earlier than 6.1.3. Organizations using modern managed iOS fleets are unlikely to be exposed unless old devices remain in service, labs, kiosks, archives, or unmanaged restore workflows. Do not treat this as an emergency for modern iOS fleets. Prioritize it when legacy Apple mobile devices still exist in production, regulated environments, labs, kiosks, or support inventories, because the fix boundary is clearly historical and unsupported devices may remain permanently exposed. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected iOS devices to 6.1.3 or later where supported.; Retire or isolate iOS devices that cannot receive the fixed Apple release.; Avoid restoring backups from untrusted or uncontrolled sources..

Prepared: Jun 24, 2026, 11:46 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Mar 20, 2013, 14:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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