First published: Thu Oct 24 2013(Updated: )
Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7 does not properly use server authentication-type information during decisions about whether to present an unencrypted-connection warning message, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by sniffing the network during an unintended cleartext VNC session.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Remote Desktop | <=3.6.2 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.0.0 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.1 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.2 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.2.1 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.2.2 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.3 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.3.1 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.3.2 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.4 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.5 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.5.1 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.5.2 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.5.3 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.5.4 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.6 | |
Apple Remote Desktop | =3.6.1 |
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CVE-2013-5136 has a moderate severity level as it allows potential attackers to sniff sensitive information from unencrypted connections.
To fix CVE-2013-5136, update Apple Remote Desktop to version 3.7 or later.
CVE-2013-5136 affects Apple Remote Desktop versions prior to 3.7, including versions from 3.0.0 up to 3.6.1.
Yes, CVE-2013-5136 can potentially expose sensitive information to attackers, leading to data breaches.
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2013-5136, so it is recommended to update the software as the best mitigation strategy.