CVE-2013-0969

Name: CVE-2013-0969
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-15T20:55:10.773+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.39%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0969 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Login Window in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not prevent application launching with the VoiceOver feature, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary System Preferences changes via unspecified use of the keyboard.. EPSS estimates a 0.39% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Login Window in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not prevent application launching with the VoiceOver feature, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary System Preferences changes via unspecified use of the keyboard.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.39%

31.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.2

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Mar 15, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-0969?

How severe is CVE-2013-0969?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0969 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.39% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0969?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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Source: NVD / NIST