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CVE-2013-0970: Messages in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the FaceTime call-confirmation p...

Messages in Apple Mac OS X before 10.8.3 allows remote attackers to bypass the FaceTime call-confirmation prompt via a crafted FaceTime: URL.

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On older Macs, a malicious FaceTime link could bypass the normal call-confirmation prompt in Messages. The business risk is mainly privacy, user-trust, and legacy-device exposure. The source bundle names Apple’s 10.8.3 update context but does not provide a severity score. Exposure is likely limited to legacy Mac OS X systems older than 10.8.3 where Messages and FaceTime URL handling remain usable. Modern managed macOS fleets are unlikely to be affected unless unsupported systems persist. Treat this as a legacy endpoint hygiene issue unless affected Macs are still in production. Prioritize confirming no pre-10.8.3 systems remain in business use, especially where privacy-sensitive communications occur. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected Mac OS X systems to 10.8.3 or later per Apple guidance.; Remove or isolate unsupported legacy Macs that cannot be updated.; Check Apple’s advisory for any deployment-specific update requirements..

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