First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "fsck_msdos" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Credit: V.E.O. @VYSEa Mobile Advanced Threat Team of Trend MicroV.E.O. @VYSEa Mobile Advanced Threat Team of Trend Micro 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-2017-13811 is a memory corruption issue that affects certain Apple products, including macOS High Sierra.
CVE-2017-13811 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) on macOS High Sierra versions before 10.13.1.
To fix CVE-2017-13811, update your macOS High Sierra to version 10.13.1 or later.
The severity of CVE-2017-13811 is rated as critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
You can find more information about CVE-2017-13811 on the Apple support page.