CVE-2017-13875: Critical severity macos high sierra vulnerability

Published Dec 6, 2017
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Updated

Intel Graphics Driver. An out-of-bounds read was addressed through improved bounds checking.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.2

Event History

Dec 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-13875?

CVE-2017-13875 is a vulnerability in the Intel Graphics Driver component of certain Apple products, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted app.

2

How does CVE-2017-13875 affect macOS?

CVE-2017-13875 affects macOS versions before 10.13.2, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted app.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13875?

CVE-2017-13875 has a severity rating of 7.8 (Critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-13875 on my Apple product?

To fix CVE-2017-13875, it is recommended to update your Apple product to macOS version 10.13.2 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13875?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-13875 at the following references: [1] [2] [3]

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