CVE-2013-5142

CVE-2013-5142 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9. 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-200.

Key facts

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via the (1) msgctl API or (2) segctl API.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5142?
The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via the (1) msgctl API or (2) segctl API.
How severe is CVE-2013-5142?
CVE-2013-5142 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.9, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5142 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 0% (28th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5142?
CVE-2013-5142 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 48 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5142?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5142 published?
CVE-2013-5142 was published on 2013-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (48)

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