First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(Updated: )
Kernel. A permissions issue existed in kernel packet counters. This issue was addressed through improved permission validation.
Credit: Zhiyun Qian University of CaliforniaRiverside Zhiyun Qian University of CaliforniaRiverside product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mac OS X | <=10.13.0 | |
Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.1 | 10.13.1 |
Apple Sierra | ||
Apple El Capitan | ||
Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13 | 10.13 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-13810 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows local users to obtain sensitive information by leveraging an error in packet counters.
The affected products include macOS High Sierra before 10.13.1, Sierra, El Capitan, and Mac OS X versions up to and including 10.13.0.
CVE-2017-13810 has a severity rating of 5.5, classified as medium.
To fix CVE-2017-13810, update your macOS High Sierra to version 10.13.1 or later.
You can find more information about CVE-2017-13810 on the Apple support page: https://support.apple.com/HT208221