CVE-2013-5135

Name: CVE-2013-5135
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2013-10-24T03:48:48.877+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 10.83%

Last modified Jun 16, 2026

CVE-2013-5135 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Format string vulnerability in Screen Sharing Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 and Apple Remote Desktop before 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a VNC username.. EPSS estimates a 10.83% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Format string vulnerability in Screen Sharing Server in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 and Apple Remote Desktop before 3.5.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via format string specifiers in a VNC username.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

10.83%

95.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-134

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions	Update
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	<= 3.5.3	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.0.0	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.1	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.2	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.2.1	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.2.2	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.3	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.3.1	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.3.2	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.4	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.5	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.5.1	—
Apple	Apple Remote Desktop	3.5.2	—
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.8.5	Supplemental Update
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	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.4	—
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.5	—

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00007.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00008.htmlVendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 24, 2013
Last Modified: Jun 16, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5135?

How severe is CVE-2013-5135?

Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5135 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 10.83% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5135?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2013-5135?

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Source: NVD / NIST