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.
References
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html | Vendor Advisory |
Configurations
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Information
Published : 2013-10-23 20:48
Updated : 2013-10-24 17:04
NVD link : CVE-2013-5173
Mitre link : CVE-2013-5173
JSON object : View
CWE
CWE-310
Cryptographic Issues
Products Affected
apple
- mac_os_x