What is the severity of CVE-2013-5163?

CVE-2013-5163 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5163?

To fix CVE-2013-5163, update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5163?

CVE-2013-5163 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5, including 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5163?

Yes, Apple released a Supplemental Update for Mac OS X 10.8.5 that addresses CVE-2013-5163.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-5163

medium

6.6

CWE

287

4/10/2013

16/9/2024

CVE-2013-5163

Q: What kind of attack does CVE-2013-5163 enable?

CVE-2013-5163 enables local users to bypass password-based authentication for Directory Services.

First published: Fri Oct 04 2013(Updated: )

Directory Services in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 Supplemental Update allows local users to bypass password-based authentication and modify arbitrary Directory Services records via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.8.5
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.0
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.1
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.2
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.3
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.4

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Reference Links

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00000.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5163?
CVE-2013-5163 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5163?
To fix CVE-2013-5163, update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5163?
CVE-2013-5163 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5, including 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-5163 enable?
CVE-2013-5163 enables local users to bypass password-based authentication for Directory Services.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5163?
Yes, Apple released a Supplemental Update for Mac OS X 10.8.5 that addresses CVE-2013-5163.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5163?
CVE-2013-5163 has been categorized as a medium severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5163?
To fix CVE-2013-5163, update your Mac OS X to version 10.8.5 or later.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5163?
CVE-2013-5163 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.8.5, including 10.8.0 to 10.8.4.
What kind of attack does CVE-2013-5163 enable?
CVE-2013-5163 enables local users to bypass password-based authentication for Directory Services.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5163?
Yes, Apple released a Supplemental Update for Mac OS X 10.8.5 that addresses CVE-2013-5163.