CVE-2017-13838: 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 "Sandbox" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Other sources

Sandbox. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Alastair Houghton

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 severity of CVE-2017-13838?

The severity of CVE-2017-13838 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13838?

macOS High Sierra versions before 10.13.1, Sierra, El Capitan, and Mac OS X versions up to 10.13.0 are affected by CVE-2017-13838.

3

What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2017-13838?

CVE-2017-13838 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Sandbox component of certain Apple products, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-13838?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-13838 by crafting a malicious app to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

5

How do I fix CVE-2017-13838?

To fix CVE-2017-13838, update your macOS High Sierra to version 10.13.1 or later.

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