Vulnerability Description
Apple Mac OS X 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) by creating a hard link to a directory. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.
CVSS Score
4.7
MEDIUM
AV:L/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:C
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | 10.9 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0033.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0051.htmlExploit
- http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2013110059Exploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0033.htmlExploit
- http://archives.neohapsis.com/archives/bugtraq/2013-11/0051.htmlExploit
- http://cxsecurity.com/issue/WLB-2013110059Exploit
FAQ
What is CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 4.7 (MEDIUM). Apple Mac OS X 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) by creating a hard link to a directory. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix fo...
How severe is CVE-2013-6799?
CVE-2013-6799 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 4.7/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2013-6799?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.