# CVE-2013-3950: Stack-based buffer overflow in the openSharedCacheFile function in dyld.cpp in dyld in Apple iOS 5.1.x and 6.x through 6.1.3 makes it easier

- Severity: no CVSS score reported
- Known exploited (CISA KEV): no
- Published: 2013-06-05 · Updated: 2024-08-06

## Affected

- n/a: version range not reported

## Description

Stack-based buffer overflow in the openSharedCacheFile function in dyld.cpp in dyld in Apple iOS 5.1.x and 6.x through 6.1.3 makes it easier for attackers to conduct untethering attacks via a long string in the DYLD_SHARED_CACHE_DIR environment variable.

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## References

- http://www.syscan.org/index.php/sg/program/day/2
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1029054
- http://antid0te.com/syscan_2013/SyScan2013_Mountain_Lion_iOS_Vulnerabilities_Garage_Sale_Whitepaper.pdf
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
- http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5934
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.html

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