CVE-2013-0969 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Vulnerability Description

Login Window in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not prevent application launching with the VoiceOver feature, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary System Preferences changes via unspecified use of the keyboard.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:C/A:N

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

COMPLETE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.8.0

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-264

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Mar/msg00002.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-0969?

CVE-2013-0969 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). Login Window in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 does not prevent application launching with the VoiceOver feature, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass authentication and make arbitrary ...

How severe is CVE-2013-0969?

CVE-2013-0969 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0969?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.