CVE-2017-13825: High severity tvos vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

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

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted font 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 CVE-2017-13825?

CVE-2017-13825 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.13.1.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13825?

CVE-2017-13825 has a severity rating of 7.8 (High).

3

How does CVE-2017-13825 impact Apple macOS High Sierra?

CVE-2017-13825 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) on macOS High Sierra versions before 10.13.1.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-13825 on my Apple macOS High Sierra?

To fix CVE-2017-13825 on Apple macOS High Sierra, you should update your operating system to version 10.13.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13825?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-13825 on the official Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221

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