CVE-2013-5178 Other in n/a
Attackers can spoof file extensions using crafted Unicode characters in filenames, potentially bypassing security checks in macOS LaunchServices.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2013-5178?
CVE-2013-5178 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 24 Oct 2013. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
LaunchServices in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly restrict Unicode characters in filenames, which allows context-dependent attackers to spoof file extensions via a crafted character sequence.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5178?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5178?
No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5178 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2013-5178 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5178 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-j8vh-p47h-r25m.