What is the severity of CVE-2013-5187?

CVE-2013-5187 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5187?

To fix CVE-2013-5187, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.

Who is affected by CVE-2013-5187?

CVE-2013-5187 affects users of Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically versions 10.8.5 and earlier.

What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-5187?

CVE-2013-5187 can be exploited by physically proximate attackers who can view a screen that should be locked.

Is CVE-2013-5187 still a concern for users today?

CVE-2013-5187 is less of a concern today for users who have updated to supported versions of macOS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2013-5187

low

1.9

CWE

264

24/10/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-5187

First published: Thu Oct 24 2013(Updated: )

The Screen Lock implementation in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not immediately accept Keychain Status menu Lock Screen commands, and instead incorrectly relies on a certain timeout setting, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading a screen that should have transitioned into the locked state.

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-2013-5187?
CVE-2013-5187 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5187?
To fix CVE-2013-5187, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5187?
CVE-2013-5187 affects users of Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically versions 10.8.5 and earlier.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-5187?
CVE-2013-5187 can be exploited by physically proximate attackers who can view a screen that should be locked.
Is CVE-2013-5187 still a concern for users today?
CVE-2013-5187 is less of a concern today for users who have updated to supported versions of macOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-5187?
CVE-2013-5187 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to expose sensitive information.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5187?
To fix CVE-2013-5187, update your Mac OS X to version 10.9 or later where the vulnerability has been addressed.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-5187?
CVE-2013-5187 affects users of Mac OS X versions prior to 10.9, specifically versions 10.8.5 and earlier.
What kind of attacks can exploit CVE-2013-5187?
CVE-2013-5187 can be exploited by physically proximate attackers who can view a screen that should be locked.
Is CVE-2013-5187 still a concern for users today?
CVE-2013-5187 is less of a concern today for users who have updated to supported versions of macOS.