CVE-2013-0983 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash applications via crafted text glyphs in URLs processed by Safari 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-2013-0983?
CVE-2013-0983 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 5 Jun 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
Stack consumption vulnerability in CoreAnimation in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.4 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted text glyph in a URL encountered by Safari.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-0983?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0983?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-0983 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2013-0983 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-0983 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m42q-563q-p78v.