CVE-2013-1024 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 6.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a crafted movie file due to improper memory initialization in CoreMedia Playback.

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-2013-1024?

CVE-2013-1024 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

CoreMedia Playback in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.4 does not properly initialize memory during the processing of text tracks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-1024?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Mac Os X, Apple Mac Os X Server.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1024?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-1024 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-2013-1024 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-1024 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-c792-63qr-fg7v.

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