What is the severity of CVE-2013-6799?

CVE-2013-6799 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for local users to cause denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6799?

To fix CVE-2013-6799, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches from Apple.

Who is affected by CVE-2013-6799?

CVE-2013-6799 affects users running Apple Mac OS X 10.9.

What kind of attack is facilitated by CVE-2013-6799?

CVE-2013-6799 allows local users to execute a denial of service attack by causing memory corruption or a system panic.

Is CVE-2013-6799 related to any other vulnerabilities?

Yes, CVE-2013-6799 is connected to an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.

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CVE-2013-6799

medium

4.7

CWE

119

18/11/2013

3/10/2022

6/8/2024

CVE-2013-6799: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Nov 18 2013(Updated: )

Apple Mac OS X 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) by creating a hard link to a directory. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.

Credit: cve@mitre.org

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.9

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for local users to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6799?
To fix CVE-2013-6799, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches from Apple.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 affects users running Apple Mac OS X 10.9.
What kind of attack is facilitated by CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 allows local users to execute a denial of service attack by causing memory corruption or a system panic.
Is CVE-2013-6799 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2013-6799 is connected to an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 has a severity rating of medium due to the potential for local users to cause denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6799?
To fix CVE-2013-6799, ensure your system is updated with the latest security patches from Apple.
Who is affected by CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 affects users running Apple Mac OS X 10.9.
What kind of attack is facilitated by CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 allows local users to execute a denial of service attack by causing memory corruption or a system panic.
Is CVE-2013-6799 related to any other vulnerabilities?
Yes, CVE-2013-6799 is connected to an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.