CVE-2017-13828: Medium severity tvos vulnerability

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

Fonts. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Fonts" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof the user interface via crafted text.

Credit

Leonard Grey, Robert Sesek(Google Chrome), Leonard Grey, Robert Sesek(Google Chrome), Leonard Grey, Robert Sesek(Google Chrome), Leonard Grey, Robert Sesek(Google Chrome), Leonard Grey, Robert Sesek(Google Chrome)

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 for this issue?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-13828.

2

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-13828?

The severity level of CVE-2017-13828 is medium (5.5).

3

What is the affected software for CVE-2017-13828?

The affected software for CVE-2017-13828 includes macOS High Sierra versions up to and excluding 10.13.1, Apple Sierra, Apple El Capitan, Apple iOS versions up to and excluding 11, Apple tvOS versions up to and excluding 11, Apple Mac OS X versions up to and including 10.13.0, and Apple watchOS versions up to and excluding 4.

4

How can remote attackers exploit CVE-2017-13828?

Remote attackers can exploit CVE-2017-13828 by spoofing the user interface through crafted text.

5

Are there any remedies or fixes available for CVE-2017-13828?

Yes, Apple has provided remedies for CVE-2017-13828. Please refer to the references provided for more information.

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