CVE-2013-1031: Low severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability
Power Management in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 does not properly perform locking upon occurrences of a power assertion, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by visiting an unattended workstation on which a locking failure had prevented the startup of the screen saver.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-1031?
CVE-2013-1031 is considered a medium severity vulnerability that allows local attackers to bypass access restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1031?
The best way to fix CVE-2013-1031 is to update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.
What software versions are affected by CVE-2013-1031?
CVE-2013-1031 affects Mac OS X versions 10.8.0 through 10.8.4.
Who is at risk from CVE-2013-1031?
Physically proximate attackers who have access to an unattended workstation are at risk from CVE-2013-1031.
What kind of access does CVE-2013-1031 allow an attacker?
CVE-2013-1031 allows an attacker to bypass intended access restrictions on a locked workstation.