CVE-2017-13800: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 31, 2017
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Updated

APFS. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "APFS" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit

Sergej Schumilo(Ruhr)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.13.0

Event History

Nov 13, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·03:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-13800?

CVE-2017-13800 is a memory corruption issue in Apple products that was addressed with improved memory handling.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13800?

macOS High Sierra (up to version 10.13.1), Sierra, and El Capitan, as well as Apple Mac OS X (up to version 10.13.0) are affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13800?

CVE-2017-13800 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

4

How can CVE-2017-13800 be exploited?

CVE-2017-13800 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through a crafted app.

5

What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2017-13800?

It is recommended to update to macOS version 10.13.1 or later to address CVE-2017-13800.

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