CVE-2013-1029: Input Validation
First published: Mon Sep 16 2013(Updated: )
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) via crafted IGMP packets that leverage incorrect, extraneous code in the IGMP parser.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| 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-2013-1029?
CVE-2013-1029 is classified as a denial of service vulnerability which can cause system crashes.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1029?
To address CVE-2013-1029, you should upgrade your system to Mac OS X version 10.8.5 or later.
Which versions of Mac OS X are vulnerable to CVE-2013-1029?
CVE-2013-1029 affects Mac OS X versions 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.
What is the impact of CVE-2013-1029?
The impact of CVE-2013-1029 is that it allows remote attackers to crash the system.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1029?
There are no known workarounds for CVE-2013-1029; the best mitigation is to apply the latest security update.
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