CVE-2013-5145: kextd in Kext Management in Apple iOS before 7 does not properly verify authorization for IPC messages, whi...

Security readout for executives and security teams

This is an old Apple iOS local authorization flaw. Before iOS 7, a local user could send improperly authorized IPC messages to kextd and load or unload kernel extensions. That could affect device integrity, but the provided sources do not give a severity score or evidence of active exploitation. Likely exposure is limited to legacy Apple iOS devices running versions before iOS 7. Modern fleets should mainly validate whether any unmanaged, lab, kiosk, or archived devices still run pre-7 iOS. Treat this as a legacy exposure cleanup item unless pre-iOS 7 devices remain in service. If they do, prioritize removal because the flaw concerns kernel extension management and device integrity. Mitigation focus: Upgrade affected devices to iOS 7 or later where supported.; Retire or isolate devices that cannot be upgraded.; Check Apple advisory guidance before deciding compensating controls..

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

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