CVE-2017-13813: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libarchive" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted archive file.

Other sources

libarchive. A buffer overflow issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

libarchive. Multiple memory corruption issues existed in libarchive. These issues were addressed with improved input validation.

Credit

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Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple WatchOS<4
4
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.13.0
Apple iOS<11
11

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-2017-13813?

CVE-2017-13813 is a vulnerability in the "libarchive" component affecting certain Apple products, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-13813?

macOS before 10.13.1, watchOS 4, tvOS 11, and iOS 11 are among the affected Apple products.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13813?

The severity of CVE-2017-13813 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-13813?

Update your macOS, watchOS, tvOS, or iOS to the latest version provided by Apple as mentioned in their support articles.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13813?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-13813 on Apple's official support articles: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208115), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208113).

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