What is the severity of CVE-2013-5171?

CVE-2013-5171 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5171?

To fix CVE-2013-5171, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later.

What does CVE-2013-5171 allow an attacker to do?

CVE-2013-5171 allows attackers to bypass secure input mode and log keystrokes from an arbitrary application.

Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-5171?

CVE-2013-5171 affects Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, including versions 10.8.0 to 10.8.5.

Who can exploit CVE-2013-5171?

CVE-2013-5171 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-5171

low

3.3

CWE

264

24/10/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-5171

First published: Thu Oct 24 2013(Updated: )

CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to bypass secure input mode and log an arbitrary application's keystrokes via a hotkey event registration.

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
macOS Yosemite	=10.8.5

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Reference Links

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5171?
CVE-2013-5171 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5171?
To fix CVE-2013-5171, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later.
What does CVE-2013-5171 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2013-5171 allows attackers to bypass secure input mode and log keystrokes from an arbitrary application.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-5171?
CVE-2013-5171 affects Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, including versions 10.8.0 to 10.8.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-5171?
CVE-2013-5171 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5171?
CVE-2013-5171 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5171?
To fix CVE-2013-5171, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later.
What does CVE-2013-5171 allow an attacker to do?
CVE-2013-5171 allows attackers to bypass secure input mode and log keystrokes from an arbitrary application.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-5171?
CVE-2013-5171 affects Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, including versions 10.8.0 to 10.8.5.
Who can exploit CVE-2013-5171?
CVE-2013-5171 can be exploited by local users with access to the affected systems.