CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2013-5177

First published: Thu Oct 24 2013(Updated: )

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid iovec structure.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.8.5
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.0
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.1
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.2
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.3
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.4
Apple iOS and macOS=10.8.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2013-5177?

    CVE-2013-5177 has a severity level that can cause a denial of service, specifically kernel panic.

  • How do I fix CVE-2013-5177?

    To fix CVE-2013-5177, users need to upgrade to Apple Mac OS X version 10.9 or later.

  • Who is affected by CVE-2013-5177?

    CVE-2013-5177 affects local users of Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically 10.8.0 to 10.8.5.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2013-5177?

    CVE-2013-5177 is a local denial of service vulnerability caused by an invalid iovec structure.

  • When was CVE-2013-5177 published?

    CVE-2013-5177 was published in October 2013.

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