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CVE-2013-5181

UnknownEPSS 1.51%

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CVE-2013-5181 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The auto-configuration feature in Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 selects plaintext authentication for unspecified servers that support CRAM-MD5 authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.. EPSS estimates a 1.51% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The auto-configuration feature in Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 selects plaintext authentication for unspecified servers that support CRAM-MD5 authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.51%

71.2th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

Affected Software

VendorProductVersionsUpdate
AppleMac Os X<= 10.8.5Supplemental Update
AppleMac Os X10.8.0—
AppleMac Os X10.8.1—
AppleMac Os X10.8.2—
AppleMac Os X10.8.3—
AppleMac Os X10.8.4—
AppleMac Os X10.8.5—

References

Timeline

Published
Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5181?
The auto-configuration feature in Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 selects plaintext authentication for unspecified servers that support CRAM-MD5 authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2013-5181?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5181 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.51% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5181?
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