CVE-2017-13814: Input Validation

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

ImageIO. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved input validation.

Other sources

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

Credit

Australian Cyber Security Centre – Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Cyber Security Centre – Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Cyber Security Centre – Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Cyber Security Centre – Australian Signals Directorate, Australian Cyber Security Centre – Australian Signals Directorate

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 the vulnerability ID of this issue?

The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-13814.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-13814?

CVE-2017-13814 has a severity level of 7.8 (High).

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13814?

macOS High Sierra (versions up to and including 10.13.1), Sierra, El Capitan, iOS (versions up to and excluding 11), tvOS (versions up to and excluding 11), Mac OS X (up to and including 10.13.0), watchOS (versions up to and excluding 4).

4

What is the impact of CVE-2017-13814?

The vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption and application crash by exploiting a crafted image file.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-13814?

Apply the appropriate security update provided by Apple for your affected product.

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