CVE-2013-5173

Published Oct 24, 2013 CVSS 2.0 · 2.1 Low EPSS < 1% KEV · Not listed
Description
The random-number generator in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 provides lengthy exclusive access for processing of large requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary generator outage) via an application that requires many random numbers.

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Source ID Title
EUVD EUVD EUVD-2013-5013 The random-number generator in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 provides lengthy exclusive access for processing of large requests, which allows local users to cause a denial of service (temporary generator outage) via an application that requires many random numbers.
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Status
PUBLISHED
Assigner
apple
Published
Updated
Sep 17, 2024, 3:07 AM
Reserved
Aug 15, 2013, 12:00 AM
Status
Modified
Published
Oct 24, 2013, 3:48 AM
Modified
Jun 16, 2026, 11:58 PM