CVE-2013-0973 — MEDIUM (6.8)

Vulnerability Description

Software Update in Apple Mac OS X through 10.7.5 does not prevent plugin loading within the marketing-text WebView, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute plugin code by modifying the client-server data stream.

CVSS Score

6.8

MEDIUM

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.6.8
Apple	Mac Os X Server	10.6.8

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-2013-0973?

CVE-2013-0973 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 6.8 (MEDIUM). Software Update in Apple Mac OS X through 10.7.5 does not prevent plugin loading within the marketing-text WebView, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to execute plugin code by modifying the cli...

How severe is CVE-2013-0973?

CVE-2013-0973 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 6.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2013-0973?

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