CVE-2013-5136: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-5136: Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7 does not properly use server authentication-type information during decisio...

Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7 does not properly use server authentication-type information during decisions about whether to present an unencrypted-connection warning message, which allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information in opportunistic circumstances by sniffing the network during an unintended cleartext VNC session.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedSep 17, 2024, 02:15 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7 could fail to warn users when a VNC connection was unintentionally unencrypted. An attacker able to sniff the network could obtain sensitive information from that cleartext session. The issue is old, but any remaining legacy ARD deployment deserves review. Exposure is most likely in legacy macOS environments still running Apple Remote Desktop before 3.7, especially where ARD or VNC traffic crosses shared, untrusted, or monitorable networks. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless ARD remains business-critical on untrusted networks. The main business risk is sensitive data disclosure from remote desktop sessions without expected encryption warning. Mitigation focus: Upgrade Apple Remote Desktop to version 3.7 or later per Apple’s advisory.; Check Apple’s advisory for any environment-specific update guidance.; Retire unsupported legacy Apple Remote Desktop installations where feasible..

Prepared: Jun 14, 2026, 15:32 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Oct 24, 2013, 01:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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