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Apple macOS before 10.8.5 can let nearby attackers bypass lock

CVE-2013-1031 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions of Apple macOS prior to 10.8.5 may fail to lock the screen when a power‑related request occurs, letting someone nearby walk up to an unattended computer and gain access. This can expose sensitive data or allow unauthorized actions. Update macOS to version 10.8.5 or later, and ensure screen‑saver and lock settings are correctly configured.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple mac_os_x <= 10.8.4
10.8.0
10.8.1
10.8.2
10.8.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
Power Management in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 does not properly perform locking upon occurrences of a power assertion, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restr...
Power Management in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.5 does not properly perform locking upon occurrences of a power assertion, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by visiting an unattended workstation on which a locking failure had prevented the startup of the screen saver.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 60 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Severity
3.3 Low
Exploitation
<1% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-264Permissions, Privileges, and Access Controls
Timeline
Published16 Sep 2013
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-1031 · NVD
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