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CVE-2017-13827

First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "kext tools" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that performs kext loading.

Credit: product-security@apple.com an anonymous researcher

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X=10.13.0
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-13827.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13827?

    The severity of CVE-2017-13827 is critical.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13827?

    macOS before 10.13 (High Sierra) is affected by CVE-2017-13827.

  • What component of Apple products is involved in CVE-2017-13827?

    The "kext tools" component is involved in CVE-2017-13827.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-13827?

    An attacker can execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that performs kext loading.

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