How severe is CVE-2013-6799?

CVE-2013-6799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.

Is CVE-2013-6799 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2013-6799?

CVE-2013-6799 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2013-6799?

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

When was CVE-2013-6799 published?

CVE-2013-6799 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2013-6799

CVE-2013-6799 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7. 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-119.

Key facts

Severity: Medium (CVSS 2.0 base score 4.7)
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (52nd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Mac Os X
Published: 2013-11-18
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

Apple Mac OS X 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) by creating a hard link to a directory. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-6799?: Apple Mac OS X 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (memory corruption or panic) by creating a hard link to a directory. NOTE: this vulnerability exists because of an incomplete fix for CVE-2010-0105.
How severe is CVE-2013-6799?: CVE-2013-6799 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 4.7, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-6799 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (52nd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-6799?: CVE-2013-6799 affects Apple Mac Os X. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-6799?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-6799 published?: CVE-2013-6799 was published on 2013-11-18 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.9:*:*:*:*:*:*:*

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