How severe is CVE-2013-0984?

CVE-2013-0984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.

Is CVE-2013-0984 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-0984?

CVE-2013-0984 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 126 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-0984?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2013-0984 published?

CVE-2013-0984 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-0984

CVE-2013-0984 is a critical-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 14% places it in the 96th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: Critical (CVSS 2.0 base score 9.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 14% (96th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2013-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

Directory Service in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted message.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0984?: Directory Service in Apple Mac OS X through 10.6.8 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (daemon crash) via a crafted message.
How severe is CVE-2013-0984?: CVE-2013-0984 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 9.3, rated critical severity.
Is CVE-2013-0984 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 14% (96th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0984?: CVE-2013-0984 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 126 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0984?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its critical severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-0984 published?: CVE-2013-0984 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (126)

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