CVE-2013-3952 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.1 Published 5 Jun 2013 Updated 16 Sep 2024

Local attackers can bypass KASLR protection in the macOS XNU kernel via a specific system call, aiding further exploitation.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2013-3952?

CVE-2013-3952 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 5 Jun 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

The fill_pipeinfo function in bsd/kern/sys_pipe.c in the XNU kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.x allows local users to defeat the KASLR protection mechanism via the PROC_PIDFDPIPEINFO option to the proc_info system call for a kernel pipe handle.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-3952?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3952?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-3952 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-3952 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-3952 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jf49-5gxq-h4jp.