CVE-2017-13807: Input Validation

Published Sep 25, 2017
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Updated

Audio. A memory consumption issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

Other sources

Audio. A memory consumption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Audio" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted QuickTime file.

Credit

Yangkang@@dnpushme(Qihoo 360 Qex Team)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
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 the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-13807.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13807?

The severity of CVE-2017-13807 is high with a severity value of 7.8.

3

Which component of Apple products is affected by CVE-2017-13807?

The "Audio" component of Apple products is affected by CVE-2017-13807.

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-13807?

CVE-2017-13807 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted QuickTime file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-13807?

To fix CVE-2017-13807, it is recommended to upgrade macOS to version 10.13.1 or apply the appropriate remedy provided by Apple.

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