CVE-2013-5179 Security feature bypass in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

Attackers can bypass macOS App Sandbox restrictions by using a crafted application to manipulate LaunchServices process arguments.

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-2013-5179?

CVE-2013-5179 is a high-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

App Sandbox in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows attackers to bypass intended sandbox restrictions via a crafted app that uses the LaunchServices interface to specify process arguments.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2013-5179?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5179?

No fix has been published for CVE-2013-5179 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2013-5179 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2013-5179 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-qhc9-7662-g2fq.

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