CVE-2013-5169 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 1.9 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7m2h-535c-2r69.

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