CVE-2017-13819: XSS

Published Sep 25, 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 "HelpViewer" component. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML by bypassing the Same Origin Policy for quarantined HTML documents.

Other sources

HelpViewer. A cross-site scripting issue existed in HelpViewer. This issue was addressed by removing the affected file.

Credit

Filippo Cavallarin(SecuriTeam Secure Disclosure)

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 is CVE-2017-13819.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13819?

The severity of CVE-2017-13819 is medium (6.1).

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-13819?

The affected products are macOS High Sierra versions 10.13.0 up to (but not including) 10.13.1, Apple Sierra, Apple El Capitan, and Apple Mac OS X versions up to (and including) 10.13.0.

4

What is the issue with HelpViewer in macOS?

The issue with HelpViewer in macOS is a cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability that allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-13819?

To fix CVE-2017-13819, update to macOS High Sierra version 10.13.1 or later.

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