How severe is CVE-2013-3955?

CVE-2013-3955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-3955 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-3955?

CVE-2013-3955 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-3955?

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

When was CVE-2013-3955 published?

CVE-2013-3955 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-3955

CVE-2013-3955 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2. 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 6.2)
EPSS exploit prediction: 0% (35th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-20
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2013-06-05
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The get_xattrinfo function in the XNU kernel in Apple iOS 5.x and 6.x through 6.1.3 on iPad devices does not properly validate the header of an AppleDouble file, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via an invalid file on an msdosfs filesystem.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-3955?: The get_xattrinfo function in the XNU kernel in Apple iOS 5.x and 6.x through 6.1.3 on iPad devices does not properly validate the header of an AppleDouble file, which might allow local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or have unspecified other impact via an invalid file on an msdosfs filesystem.
How severe is CVE-2013-3955?: CVE-2013-3955 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.2, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-3955 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (35th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-3955?: CVE-2013-3955 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 13 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-3955?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-3955 published?: CVE-2013-3955 was published on 2013-06-05 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (13)

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cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:5.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:5.1.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:6.0:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:6.0.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:6.0.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:6.1:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:6.1.2:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:6.1.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:h:apple:ipad:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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