Vulnerability Details : CVE-2013-5172
The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly determine the output length for SHA-2 digest function calls, which allows context-dependent attackers to cause a denial of service (panic) by triggering a digest operation, as demonstrated by an IPSec connection.
Vulnerability category: Denial of service
Products affected by CVE-2013-5172
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2013-5172
0.53%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 64 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2013-5172
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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7.1
|
HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C |
8.6
|
6.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2013-5172
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2013-5172
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comVendor Advisory
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