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6.8

Apple macOS <10.9 can be crashed or hijacked via PDF

CVE-2013-5170 · published 13 years ago
Summary

Versions of Apple macOS prior to 10.9 have a flaw in the CoreGraphics component that can be triggered by a specially crafted PDF file. An attacker who convinces a user to open such a PDF could cause the application to crash or run the attacker’s code on the computer. Update the operating system to macOS 10.9 or later, or apply any available patches, to protect against this risk.

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 <= 10.8.5
10.8.0
10.8.1
10.8.2
10.8.3
10.8.4
10.8.5
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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.
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.
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
6.8 Medium
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published24 Oct 2013
Updated29 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2013-5170 · NVD
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