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CVE-2017-13833: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )

CFNetwork. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

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Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple watchOS<4
4
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.1
10.13.1
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple Mac OS X<=10.13.0

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-13833?

    CVE-2017-13833 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the CFNetwork component of certain Apple products.

  • How does CVE-2017-13833 impact macOS?

    CVE-2017-13833 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through memory corruption on macOS before version 10.13.1.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13833?

    macOS High Sierra (versions up to and exclusive of 10.13.1), iTunes for Windows (version 12.7), watchOS (versions up to and exclusive of 4), iCloud for Windows (version 7.0), iOS (versions up to and exclusive of 11), and tvOS (versions up to and exclusive of 11) are affected by CVE-2017-13833.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13833?

    CVE-2017-13833 has a severity score of 7.8 (out of 10.0), indicating a critical vulnerability.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-13833?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-13833, update your affected Apple products to the latest versions available from Apple's website.

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