Vulnerability Description
Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when Kerberos authentication is enabled and TLS is disabled, sends invalid cleartext data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing the network.
CVSS Score
2.6
LOW
AV:N/AC:H/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
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-2013-5183?
CVE-2013-5183 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 2.6 (LOW). Mail in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when Kerberos authentication is enabled and TLS is disabled, sends invalid cleartext data, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by sniffing...
How severe is CVE-2013-5183?
CVE-2013-5183 has been rated LOW with a CVSS base score of 2.6/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-5183?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.