3.3
CWE
200
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13801: Infoleak

First published: Tue Oct 31 2017(Updated: )

Dictionary Widget. A validation issue existed which allowed local file access. This was addressed with input sanitization.

Credit: xisigr Tencent 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 the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-13801.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13801?

    The severity of CVE-2017-13801 is low with a severity value of 3.3.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-13801?

    The affected products include macOS High Sierra before version 10.13.1, Sierra, El Capitan, and Mac OS X before version 10.13.0.

  • What is the issue with the 'Dictionary Widget' component?

    The issue allows attackers to read local files if pasted text is used in a search.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-13801?

    To fix CVE-2017-13801, update macOS to version 10.13.1 or later.

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