What is the severity of CVE-2013-1027?

CVE-2013-1027 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1027?

To fix CVE-2013-1027, update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-1027?

CVE-2013-1027 affects Mac OS X versions earlier than 10.8.5, specifically 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.

Is user intervention required for exploitation of CVE-2013-1027?

Yes, exploitation of CVE-2013-1027 requires user assistance to install the malicious package.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-1027

medium

6.8

CWE

264

16/9/2013

16/9/2024

CVE-2013-1027

Q: What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2013-1027?

CVE-2013-1027 can allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

First published: Mon Sep 16 2013(Updated: )

Installer in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 provides an option to continue a package's installation after encountering a revoked certificate, which might allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.8.4
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.0
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.3

Remedy

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00002.html

Remedy

http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5880

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1027?
CVE-2013-1027 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1027?
To fix CVE-2013-1027, update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.
What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2013-1027?
CVE-2013-1027 can allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-1027?
CVE-2013-1027 affects Mac OS X versions earlier than 10.8.5, specifically 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.
Is user intervention required for exploitation of CVE-2013-1027?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2013-1027 requires user assistance to install the malicious package.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1027?
CVE-2013-1027 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1027?
To fix CVE-2013-1027, update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.
What kind of attacks can occur due to CVE-2013-1027?
CVE-2013-1027 can allow user-assisted remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted package.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-1027?
CVE-2013-1027 affects Mac OS X versions earlier than 10.8.5, specifically 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.
Is user intervention required for exploitation of CVE-2013-1027?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2013-1027 requires user assistance to install the malicious package.