What is the severity of CVE-2013-5179?

CVE-2013-5179 has a severity rating indicating potential for significant security risks due to its ability to bypass sandbox restrictions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5179?

To fix CVE-2013-5179, update your Mac OS X software to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5179?

CVE-2013-5179 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically those up to 10.8.5.

What type of attack does CVE-2013-5179 facilitate?

CVE-2013-5179 facilitates attacks that bypass intended sandbox restrictions through crafted applications using the LaunchServices interface.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5179?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2013-5179 besides updating to a patched version of Mac OS X.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-5179

high

7.5

CWE

264

24/10/2013

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-5179

First published: Thu Oct 24 2013(Updated: )

App Sandbox in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via a crafted app that uses the LaunchServices interface to specify process arguments.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How 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-2013-5179?
CVE-2013-5179 has a severity rating indicating potential for significant security risks due to its ability to bypass sandbox restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5179?
To fix CVE-2013-5179, update your Mac OS X software to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
What systems are affected by CVE-2013-5179?
CVE-2013-5179 affects Apple Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically those up to 10.8.5.
What type of attack does CVE-2013-5179 facilitate?
CVE-2013-5179 facilitates attacks that bypass intended sandbox restrictions through crafted applications using the LaunchServices interface.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2013-5179?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2013-5179 besides updating to a patched version of Mac OS X.

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