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CVE-2013-5173

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 …

Impact

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.

Affected products

VendorProductAffected versions
AppleMac Os X
through 10.8.5
Versions 10.8.0, 10.8.1, 10.8.2, 10.8.3, 10.8.4

Weakness classification

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