Apple Mac OS X CVE-2013-5179 Remote Security Bypass Weakness
BID:63311
Info
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2013-5179 Remote Security Bypass Weakness
| Bugtraq ID: | 63311 |
| Class: | Design Error |
| CVE: |
CVE-2013-5179 |
| Remote: | Yes |
| Local: | No |
| Published: | Oct 22 2013 12:00AM |
| Updated: | Feb 26 2014 12:51AM |
| Credit: | Friedrich Graeter of The Soulmen GbR. |
| Vulnerable: | |
| Not Vulnerable: | |
Discussion
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2013-5179 Remote Security Bypass Weakness
Apple Mac OS X is prone to a remote security-bypass weakness.
Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in launching other attacks.
Note: This issue was previously covered in BID 63282 (Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2013-10-22-3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities), but has been given its own record to better document it.
Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9 are vulnerable.
Apple Mac OS X is prone to a remote security-bypass weakness.
Attackers can exploit this issue to bypass certain security restrictions and perform unauthorized actions. This may aid in launching other attacks.
Note: This issue was previously covered in BID 63282 (Apple Mac OS X APPLE-SA-2013-10-22-3 Multiple Security Vulnerabilities), but has been given its own record to better document it.
Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9 are vulnerable.
Exploit / POC
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2013-5179 Remote Security Bypass Weakness
To exploit this issue, an attacker requires a compromised application on the affected computer.
To exploit this issue, an attacker requires a compromised application on the affected computer.
Solution / Fix
Apple Mac OS X CVE-2013-5179 Remote Security Bypass Weakness
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.
Solution:
Updates are available. Please see the references or vendor advisory for more information.