CVE-2017-13824: Buffer Overflow

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 "Open Scripting Architecture" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted AppleScript file that is mishandled by osadecompile.

Other sources

Open Scripting Architecture. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

an anonymous researcher

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 for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-13824.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13824?

The severity of CVE-2017-13824 is high.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-13824?

macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, and Mac OS X are affected by CVE-2017-13824.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-13824?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-13824 by executing arbitrary code or causing a denial of service through a crafted AppleScript file.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-13824?

Yes, a fix is available for CVE-2017-13824. Users should update to macOS 10.13.1 or later.

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