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CVE-2013-5174: Integer signedness error in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial o...

Integer signedness error in the kernel in Apple Mac OS X before 10.9 allows local users to cause a denial of service (system crash) via a crafted tty read operation.

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This is an old Apple Mac OS X kernel issue that could let a local user crash the system through a crafted terminal read operation. The business risk is service disruption on legacy Macs, not remote takeover based on the supplied sources. Exposure is limited to Apple Mac OS X systems before 10.9. Systems must allow local user interaction or code execution for the described crash path. The supplied affected-product metadata is incomplete, so confirm against Apple advisory data. Treat this as a legacy-system hygiene issue unless pre-10.9 Macs still support business operations. Prioritize remediation where shared, kiosk, lab, or server-like Mac systems allow local user access. Mitigation focus: Identify any Mac OS X systems running versions earlier than 10.9.; Apply the relevant Apple update or upgrade past the affected pre-10.9 versions.; Restrict local shell and interactive access on legacy Mac systems..

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