CVE-2013-5142: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2013-5142: The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local...

The kernel in Apple iOS before 7 does not initialize unspecified kernel data structures, which allows local users to obtain sensitive information from kernel stack memory via the (1) msgctl API or (2) segctl API.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 6, 2024, 17:06 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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CVE-2013-5142 is an Apple iOS kernel information disclosure issue fixed before iOS 7. A local user could read sensitive data left in kernel stack memory through documented system APIs. Business urgency is mainly for legacy, unmanaged, or unsupported devices still running pre-iOS 7 software. Exposure is limited to Apple iOS devices running versions before iOS 7. Modern managed fleets are unlikely to be affected, but legacy test devices, kiosk devices, or unmanaged bring-your-own devices should be checked. Treat this as a legacy hygiene issue. It is not supported as actively exploited, but any pre-iOS 7 device should be removed from trusted business use because the operating system is obsolete and exposes kernel memory disclosure risk. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected iOS devices to iOS 7 or later where supported.; Retire devices that cannot move beyond vulnerable pre-iOS 7 versions.; Use MDM inventory rules to block or flag obsolete iOS versions..

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

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Sep 19, 2013, 10:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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