CVE-2013-1031

Name: CVE-2013-1031
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-09-16T13:02:32.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 0.35%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-1031 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Power Management in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 does not properly perform locking upon occurrences of a power assertion, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by visiting an unattended workstation on which a locking failure had prevented the startup of the screen saver.. EPSS estimates a 0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Power Management in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 does not properly perform locking upon occurrences of a power assertion, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by visiting an unattended workstation on which a locking failure had prevented the startup of the screen saver.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.35%

27.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-264

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.8.4
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.0
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.1
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.2
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.3

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880Patch, Vendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.htmlPatch, Vendor Advisory
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880Patch, Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Sep 16, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-1031?

How severe is CVE-2013-1031?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-1031 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.35% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1031?

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