What is the severity of CVE-2013-1033?

CVE-2013-1033 has a severity rating that may vary, but it is recognized as a significant vulnerability allowing potential unauthorized access.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1033?

To fix CVE-2013-1033, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Who is affected by CVE-2013-1033?

CVE-2013-1033 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5.

What does CVE-2013-1033 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2013-1033 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the screen lock feature by exploiting screen-sharing access.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1033?

While the recommended action is to update the system, temporarily restricting screen-sharing access may mitigate the risk of CVE-2013-1033.

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CVE-2013-1033

medium

5.5

CWE

264

16/9/2013

16/9/2024

CVE-2013-1033

First published: Mon Sep 16 2013(Updated: )

Screen Lock in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 does not properly track sessions, which allows remote authenticated users to bypass locking by leveraging screen-sharing access.

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1033?
CVE-2013-1033 has a severity rating that may vary, but it is recognized as a significant vulnerability allowing potential unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1033?
To fix CVE-2013-1033, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1033?
CVE-2013-1033 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5.
What does CVE-2013-1033 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2013-1033 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the screen lock feature by exploiting screen-sharing access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1033?
While the recommended action is to update the system, temporarily restricting screen-sharing access may mitigate the risk of CVE-2013-1033.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-1033?
CVE-2013-1033 has a severity rating that may vary, but it is recognized as a significant vulnerability allowing potential unauthorized access.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1033?
To fix CVE-2013-1033, upgrade your Apple Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-1033?
CVE-2013-1033 affects users of Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5.
What does CVE-2013-1033 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2013-1033 allows remote authenticated users to bypass the screen lock feature by exploiting screen-sharing access.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-1033?
While the recommended action is to update the system, temporarily restricting screen-sharing access may mitigate the risk of CVE-2013-1033.