CVE-2013-5169 Information disclosure in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can read sensitive screen information during display-sleep mode due to improper window visibility handling in CoreGraphics.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5169?
CVE-2013-5169 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Oct 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9, when display-sleep mode is used, does not ensure that screen locking blocks the visibility of all windows, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading the screen.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5169?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5169?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5169 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-5169 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5169 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7m2h-535c-2r69.