CVE-2017-13904: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" 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

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

Credit

Kevin Backhouse(Semmle Ltd)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11.2
11.2
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple WatchOS<4.2
4.2
Apple iOS<11.2
11.2
Apple iPhone OS<11.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.2
Apple tvOS<11.2
Apple WatchOS<4.2

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·12:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-13904?

CVE-2017-13904 is a memory corruption issue in the Kernel component of certain Apple products, which can allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial-of-service.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13904?

iOS versions before 11.2, macOS versions before 10.13.2, tvOS versions before 11.2, and watchOS versions before 4.2 are all affected.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13904?

CVE-2017-13904 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.

4

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-13904?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-13904 to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial-of-service.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-13904?

Yes, Apple has released updates to address the vulnerability in iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS. It is recommended to update to the latest versions to mitigate the risk.

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