Apple Mac OS X up to 10.8 Kernel Socket Interface numeric error

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as problematic was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.8. This affects an unknown function of the component Kernel Socket Interface. The manipulation results in numeric error. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-5141. No exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple Mac OS X up to 10.8 (Operating System). Affected is an unknown function of the component Kernel Socket Interface. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a numeric error vulnerability. CWE is classifying the issue as CWE-189. This is going to have an impact on availability. CVE summarizes:

The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 uses an incorrect data size for a certain integer variable, which allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop and device hang) via a crafted application, related to an "integer truncation vulnerability."

The weakness was published 10/22/2013 with CESG as APPLE-SA-2013-10-22-3 as confirmed mailinglist post (Apple Security Mailinglist). The advisory is shared for download at lists.apple.com. This vulnerability is traded as CVE-2013-5141 since 08/15/2013. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. The exploitation doesn't require any form of authentication. There are neither technical details nor an exploit publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 70561 (Mac OS X 10.x < 10.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks.

Upgrading to version 10.9 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (87242), Tenable (70561), SecurityFocus (BID 62523†), OSVDB (97437†) and Vulnerability Center (SBV-42747†). Similar entries are available at VDB-9014, VDB-9017, VDB-9018 and VDB-9019. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Numeric error
CWE: CWE-189
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Nessus ID: 70561
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.x < 10.9 Multiple Vulnerabilities (BEAST)
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.9

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: APPLE-SA-2013-10-22-3
Organization: CESG
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-5141 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-5141
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-10920
X-Force: 87242
SecurityFocus: 62523
OSVDB: 97437
SecurityTracker: 1029054
Vulnerability Center: 42747 - Apple iOS <7 Remote DoS Vulnerability in Integer Truncation, High

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150108
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Entryinfo

Created: 10/23/2013 17:41
Updated: 06/01/2021 06:51
Changes: 10/23/2013 17:41 (62), 05/18/2017 17:40 (7), 06/01/2021 06:30 (3), 06/01/2021 06:39 (2), 06/01/2021 06:51 (1)
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