SB2013102427 - Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X



SB2013102427 - Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X

Published: October 24, 2013 Updated: August 10, 2020

Security Bulletin ID SB2013102427
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Denial of service

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2013-5175)

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to #BASIC_IMPACT#.

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash) via a crafted Mach-O file.


Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.