CVE-2013-1024 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-c792-63qr-fg7v.