Summary
This host is running Apple Mac OS X and is prone to buffer overflow vulnerability.
Impact
Successful exploitation will allow attackers to, execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Impact Level: System/Application
Solution
Run Mac Updates and install OS X v10.8.4 Supplemental Update, For updates refer to http://support.apple.com/kb/HT5784
Insight
Flaw is due to improper handling of network messages.
Affected
Apple Mac OS X version 10.6.8 and prior.
Detection
Get the installed version with the help of detect NVT and check the version is vulnerable or not.
References
Severity
Classification
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CVE CVE-2013-0984 -
CVSS Base Score: 9.3
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C
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