How severe is CVE-2013-1024?

CVE-2013-1024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-1024 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-1024?

CVE-2013-1024 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-1024?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.

When was CVE-2013-1024 published?

CVE-2013-1024 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-1024

CVE-2013-1024 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-20.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 6.8)
EPSS exploit prediction: 3% (85th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2013-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

CoreMedia Playback in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.4 does not properly initialize memory during the processing of text tracks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-1024?: CoreMedia Playback in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.4 does not properly initialize memory during the processing of text tracks, which allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted movie file.
How severe is CVE-2013-1024?: CVE-2013-1024 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.8, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-1024 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 3% (85th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-1024?: CVE-2013-1024 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 16 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-1024?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-1024 published?: CVE-2013-1024 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (16)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x_server:10.7.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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