CVE-2013-0967 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xfgj-jr9c-j9q8.

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