CVE-2017-13831: Input Validation

Published Sep 12, 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 "ImageIO" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via a crafted image.

Other sources

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

ImageIO. An information disclosure issue existed in the processing of disk images. This issue was addressed through improved memory management.

Credit

Glen Carmichael, Glen Carmichael, Glen Carmichael, Glen Carmichael, Glen Carmichael, Glen Carmichael, Glen Carmichael

Affected Software

10 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 iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
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-2017-13831?

CVE-2017-13831 is a memory corruption issue in the ImageIO component of certain Apple products that allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via a crafted image.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13831?

macOS before 10.13.1, iCloud for Windows up to version 7.0, macOS High Sierra up to version 10.13.1, Sierra, El Capitan, tvOS up to version 11, iOS up to version 11, iTunes for Windows up to version 12.7, and watchOS up to version 4 are affected by CVE-2017-13831.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13831?

CVE-2017-13831 has a severity rating of 7.1 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-13831?

To fix CVE-2017-13831, update to macOS 10.13.1 or later, iCloud for Windows 7.0.1 or later, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2 or later, or update to the latest version of the affected software.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13831?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-13831 on the Apple support website at the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208141), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208115), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221).

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