Vulnerability Description
The auto-configuration feature in Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 selects plaintext authentication for unspecified servers that support CRAM-MD5 authentication, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.8.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
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-2013-5181?
CVE-2013-5181 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.3 (MEDIUM). The auto-configuration feature in Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 selects plaintext authentication for unspecified servers that support CRAM-MD5 authentication, which allows remote attackers to obt...
How severe is CVE-2013-5181?
CVE-2013-5181 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.3/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5181?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.