CVE-2013-5177 — MEDIUM (4.9)

Q: What is CVE-2013-5177?

CVE-2013-5177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid iovec structure.

Q: How severe is CVE-2013-5177?

CVE-2013-5177 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.9/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Q: Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5177?

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

Vulnerability Description

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid iovec structure.

CVSS Score

4.9

MEDIUM

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

Confidentiality

NONE

Integrity

NONE

Availability

COMPLETE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.8.5

Related Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-189

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.htmlVendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2013-5177?

CVE-2013-5177 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.9 (MEDIUM). The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (panic) via an invalid iovec structure.

How severe is CVE-2013-5177?

CVE-2013-5177 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-2013-5177?

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