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CVE-2013-5189

UnknownEPSS 1.15%

Last modified

CVE-2013-5189 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not preserve a certain administrative system-preferences setting across software updates, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an unintended security configuration after the completion of an update.. EPSS estimates a 1.15% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not preserve a certain administrative system-preferences setting across software updates, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an unintended security configuration after the completion of an update.

Metrics

EPSS Probability
1.15%

62.9th 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-2013-5189?
Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not preserve a certain administrative system-preferences setting across software updates, which allows context-dependent attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging an unintended security configuration after the completion of an update.
How severe is CVE-2013-5189?
Severity scoring for CVE-2013-5189 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.15% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5189?
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-2013-5189?

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Source: NVD / NIST