CVE-2013-5142 json
The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive infor…
published 2013-09-19 13 y ago modified 2026-06-16 4 mo ago also EUVD-2013-4982
- cvss
- 4.9
- version 2.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 0.4%
- EPSS 0.4% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 29%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via the (1) msgctl API or (2) segctl API.
Exploit prediction
0.35% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 29% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-09).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 2.0 | 4.9 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:N/A:N |
Classification
- Weakness
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- CWE-200 Exposure of Sensitive Information to an Unauthorized Actor
References
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html
vendor-advisory
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lists.apple.com
/archives/security-announce/2013/Sep/msg00006.html
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/kb/HT5934
vendor-advisory
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securitytracker.com
/id/1029054
vdb-entry
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2013-5142
- NVD CVE-2013-5142
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