7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13813: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libarchive" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted archive file.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<=10.13.0
Apple watchOS<4
4
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple macOS<10.13
10.13
Apple macOS<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-13813?

    CVE-2017-13813 is a vulnerability in the "libarchive" component affecting certain Apple products, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-13813?

    macOS before 10.13.1, watchOS 4, tvOS 11, and iOS 11 are among the affected Apple products.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13813?

    The severity of CVE-2017-13813 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-13813?

    Update your macOS, watchOS, tvOS, or iOS to the latest version provided by Apple as mentioned in their support articles.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13813?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-13813 on Apple's official support articles: [link1](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208115), [link2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208113).

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