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CVE-2013-3953: The mach_port_space_info function in osfmk/ipc/mach_debug.c in the XNU kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.x does...

The mach_port_space_info function in osfmk/ipc/mach_debug.c in the XNU kernel in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.x does not initialize a certain structure member, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel heap memory via a crafted call.

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CVE-2013-3953 is a local information disclosure issue in Apple Mac OS X 10.8.x. A local user could make a crafted kernel-related call and receive sensitive data from kernel heap memory. The provided sources do not show remote exploitation or active exploitation. Exposure is most relevant to systems still running Apple Mac OS X 10.8.x or preserving that code lineage without Apple security updates. Modern managed fleets are less likely exposed, but legacy devices, archives, and lab systems should be checked. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue, not an internet-facing emergency based on the provided evidence. It matters where old Mac OS X 10.8.x systems remain in use with local users or shared access. Mitigation focus: Identify any Mac OS X 10.8.x systems in the environment.; Review Apple advisory APPLE-SA-2013-09-18-2 and HT5934.; Apply the relevant Apple security update or retire unsupported systems..

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