CVE-2017-13834: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 19, 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 "Kernel" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mach binary.

Other sources

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved validation.

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved validation.

Credit

Maxime Villard (m00nbsd), Maxime Villard (m00nbsd), Maxime Villard (m00nbsd), Maxime Villard (m00nbsd), Maxime Villard (m00nbsd)

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-2017-13834?

CVE-2017-13834 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Kernel component of certain Apple products.

2

How does CVE-2017-13834 affect macOS?

CVE-2017-13834 affects macOS before 10.13.1, allowing remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via a crafted mach binary.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13834?

CVE-2017-13834 has a severity value of 7.8, making it a critical vulnerability.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-13834 on my Apple device?

To fix CVE-2017-13834, update your Apple device to macOS 10.13.1 or later.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13834?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-13834 on the official Apple support page.

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