CVE-2013-0967 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass Java plug-in disabled settings to launch Java Web Start applications via crafted websites on macOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-0967?
CVE-2013-0967 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 15 Mar 2013. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0967?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0967?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0967 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-0967 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0967 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xfgj-jr9c-j9q8.