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CVE-2013-5184

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly check for errors during the processing of multicast Wi-Fi packets, which allows remote attackers to …

Impact

The kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly check for errors during the processing of multicast Wi-Fi packets, which allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (system crash) by leveraging presence in an 802.11 network's coverage area.

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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