How severe is CVE-2013-5185?

CVE-2013-5185 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-5185 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-5185?

CVE-2013-5185 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-5185?

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

When was CVE-2013-5185 published?

CVE-2013-5185 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

CVE-2013-5185

CVE-2013-5185 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3. 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-310.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.3)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (55th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-310
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2013-10-24
Last modified: 2026-06-16

Description

The ldapsearch command-line program in OpenLDAP in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly process the minssf configuration setting, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging unintended weak encryption and sniffing the network.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-5185?: The ldapsearch command-line program in OpenLDAP in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 does not properly process the minssf configuration setting, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging unintended weak encryption and sniffing the network.
How severe is CVE-2013-5185?: CVE-2013-5185 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.3, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-5185 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (55th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-5185?: CVE-2013-5185 primarily affects Apple Mac Os X. In total, 7 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-5185?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-5185 published?: CVE-2013-5185 was published on 2013-10-24 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2013/Oct/msg00004.html

Affected products (7)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:supplemental_update:*:*:*:*:*:*
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:10.8.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.4:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.8.5:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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