CVE-2013-5188

UnknownEPSS 0.31%

Last modified

CVE-2013-5188 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. The Screen Lock implementation in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when hibernation and autologin are enabled, does not require a password for a transition out of hibernation, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain access by visiting an unattended workstation in the hibernating state.. EPSS estimates a 0.31% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

The Screen Lock implementation in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when hibernation and autologin are enabled, does not require a password for a transition out of hibernation, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain access by visiting an unattended workstation in the hibernating state.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
0.31%

23.0th 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-2013-5188?
The Screen Lock implementation in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when hibernation and autologin are enabled, does not require a password for a transition out of hibernation, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain access by visiting an unattended workstation in the hibernating state.
How severe is CVE-2013-5188?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5188 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.31% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5188?
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