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CVE-2017-13800: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Oct 31 2017(Updated: )

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

Credit: Sergej Schumilo Ruhr product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<=10.13.0
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-13800?

    CVE-2017-13800 is a memory corruption issue in Apple products that was addressed with improved memory handling.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13800?

    macOS High Sierra (up to version 10.13.1), Sierra, and El Capitan, as well as Apple Mac OS X (up to version 10.13.0) are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13800?

    CVE-2017-13800 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is considered critical.

  • How can CVE-2017-13800 be exploited?

    CVE-2017-13800 can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through a crafted app.

  • What is the recommended remedy for CVE-2017-13800?

    It is recommended to update to macOS version 10.13.1 or later to address CVE-2017-13800.

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