CVE-2013-5155

CVE-2013-5155 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1. 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

Description

The Sandbox subsystem in Apple iOS before 7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an application that writes crafted values to /dev/random.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5155?
The Sandbox subsystem in Apple iOS before 7 allows attackers to cause a denial of service (infinite loop) via an application that writes crafted values to /dev/random.
How severe is CVE-2013-5155?
CVE-2013-5155 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 7.1, rated high severity.
Is CVE-2013-5155 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (72nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5155?
CVE-2013-5155 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-2013-5155?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2013-5155 published?
CVE-2013-5155 was published on 2013-09-19 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (48)

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