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CVE-2013-5184

UnknownEPSS 0.61%

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CVE-2013-5184 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly check for errors during the processing of multicast Wi-Fi packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging presence in an 802.11 network's coverage area.. EPSS estimates a 0.61% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly check for errors during the processing of multicast Wi-Fi packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging presence in an 802.11 network's coverage area.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.61%

44.8th 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

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Last Modified
Status
Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2013-5184?
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly check for errors during the processing of multicast Wi-Fi packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging presence in an 802.11 network's coverage area.
How severe is CVE-2013-5184?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5184 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.61% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5184?
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