medium
5.8
CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2013-1028: Input Validation

First published: Mon Sep 16 2013(Updated: )

The IPSec implementation in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5, when Hybrid Auth is used, does not verify X.509 certificates from security gateways, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof security gateways and obtain sensitive information via a crafted certificate.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=6.1.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.4
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=1.1.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=2.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.1.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=3.2.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.2.8
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=4.3.5
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=5.1.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.0
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.0.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.0.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.2
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS=6.1.3
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.8.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-1028?

    CVE-2013-1028 has a moderate severity rating due to the risk of man-in-the-middle attacks.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-1028?

    To fix CVE-2013-1028, update your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.

  • Which systems are affected by CVE-2013-1028?

    CVE-2013-1028 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5 and iPhone OS versions up to 6.1.4.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2013-1028 allow?

    CVE-2013-1028 allows attackers to spoof security gateways, potentially leading to sensitive information exposure.

  • How can I verify if my system is vulnerable to CVE-2013-1028?

    You can verify if your system is vulnerable to CVE-2013-1028 by checking your operating system version against the known affected versions.

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