CVE-2013-5173
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CVE-2013-5173 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The random-number generator in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 provides lengthy exclusive access for processing of large requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary generator outage) via an application that requires many random numbers.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
The random-number generator in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 provides lengthy exclusive access for processing of large requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary generator outage) via an application that requires many random numbers.
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Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions | Update |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | — |
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