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CVE-2017-13817: Input Validation

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

An out-of-bounds read issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions.

Credit: Maxime Villard (m00nbsd) Maxime Villard (m00nbsd) Maxime Villard (m00nbsd) Maxime Villard (m00nbsd) Maxime Villard (m00nbsd) 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
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple watchOS<4
4
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-13817?

    CVE-2017-13817 is an out-of-bounds read issue in certain Apple products that leads to the disclosure of kernel memory.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13817?

    Apple watchOS before version 4, macOS High Sierra before version 10.13.1, Apple Sierra, Apple El Capitan, Apple iOS before version 11, and Apple tvOS before version 11 are affected by CVE-2017-13817.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13817?

    CVE-2017-13817 has a severity value of 5.5, which is considered medium.

  • How can local users bypass intended memory-read restrictions in CVE-2017-13817?

    Local users can bypass intended memory-read restrictions in CVE-2017-13817 due to an out-of-bounds read issue.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-13817?

    Apply the recommended patches and updates provided by Apple to fix CVE-2017-13817.

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