CVE-2013-0971

Name: CVE-2013-0971
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-03-15T20:55:11.35+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 1.84%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-0971 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Use-after-free vulnerability in PDFKit in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted ink annotations in a PDF document.. EPSS estimates a 1.84% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Use-after-free vulnerability in PDFKit in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via crafted ink annotations in a PDF document.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.84%

76.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-399

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.8
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.3
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.7.5
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.0
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.1
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.2
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.3
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.4
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.7.5
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-2013-0971?

How severe is CVE-2013-0971?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-0971 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.84% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0971?

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