CVE-2013-5173: Low severity apple ios and macos vulnerability
The random-number generator in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 provides lengthy exclusive access for processing of large requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary generator outage) via an application that requires many random numbers.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2013-5173?
CVE-2013-5173 has been identified as having a moderate severity level due to its potential to cause denial of service.
How does CVE-2013-5173 affect users?
CVE-2013-5173 allows local users to temporarily disrupt the random-number generator, affecting any application relying on random number generation.
How can I mitigate CVE-2013-5173?
Mitigation for CVE-2013-5173 involves upgrading to a patched version of Apple Mac OS X, specifically 10.9 or later.
Which versions of Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2013-5173?
CVE-2013-5173 impacts Apple Mac OS X versions earlier than 10.9, including versions 10.8.0 through 10.8.5.
Is there a patch available for CVE-2013-5173?
Yes, Apple has released a patch that addresses the vulnerability in Mac OS X 10.9 and later.