Apple Mac OS X 10.8.3 Java Web Start

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.3 and classified as critical. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component Java Web Start. This manipulation causes an unknown weakness. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2013-0967. There is not any exploit available. To fix this issue, it is recommended to deploy a patch.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.3 (Operating System). Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown part of the component Java Web Start. As an impact it is known to affect integrity. The summary by CVE is:

CoreTypes in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 includes JNLP files in the list of safe file types, which allows remote attackers to bypass a Java plug-in disabled setting, and trigger the launch of Java Web Start applications, via a crafted web site.

The weakness was released 03/14/2013 by Emilio Escobar with Apple as HT5672 as confirmed advisory (Apple Security Announce). It is possible to read the advisory at support.apple.com. The public release was coordinated with Apple. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2013-0967 since 01/10/2013. The attack can be launched remotely. The exploitation doesn't need any form of authentication. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not publicly available.

The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 65577 (Mac OS X 10.8.x < 10.8.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 121020 (Apple Mountain Lion v10.8.3 and Security Update 2013-001 Not Installed (APPLE-SA-2013-03-14-1)).

Upgrading to version 10.8.3 eliminates this vulnerability. Applying the patch Security Update 2013-001 is able to eliminate this problem. The best possible mitigation is suggested to be patching the affected component. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at X-Force (82841), Tenable (65577), SecurityFocus (BID 58516†), OSVDB (91296†) and Secunia (SA52643†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-6855, VDB-6902, VDB-7471 and VDB-7470. Statistical analysis made it clear that VulDB provides the best quality for vulnerability data.

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Nessus ID: 65577
Nessus Name: Mac OS X 10.8.x < 10.8.3 Multiple Vulnerabilities
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Upgrade: Mac OS X 10.8.3
Patch: Security Update 2013-001

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT5672
Researcher: Emilio Escobar
Organization: Apple
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2013-0967 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2013-0967
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-8011

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X-Force: 82841
SecurityFocus: 58516 - Apple Mac OS X CVE-2013-0967 Security Bypass Vulnerability
Secunia: 52643 - Apple Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities, Highly Critical
OSVDB: 91296
SecurityTracker: 1028294 - Mac OS X Multiple Bugs Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code and Local Users Modify the System Configuration
Vulnerability Center: 39299 - Apple Mac OS X Before 10.8.3 CoreTypes Allows Remote Security Bypass Vulnerability, Critical

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

Created: 03/18/2013 08:18
Updated: 05/06/2021 12:52
Changes: 03/18/2013 08:18 (81), 04/28/2017 08:56 (6), 05/06/2021 12:52 (3)
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