What is CVE-2013-5170?

CVE-2013-5170 is a vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2013-10-24.

Is CVE-2013-5170 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Buffer overflow in Apple Mac OS X

CVE-2013-5170

Buffer underflow in CoreGraphics in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted PDF document.

Vulnerability class: Buffer Overflow

EPSS: 0.024 (82.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

Affected products

Apple Mac_os_x — versions 10.8.0, 10.8.1, 10.8.2
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-119 — Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE)
product-security@apple.com (vendor-advisory, x_refsource_APPLE, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5170?: CVE-2013-5170 is a vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Improper Restriction of Operations within the Bounds of a Memory Buffer. Published 2013-10-24.
Is CVE-2013-5170 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.