CVE-2017-13838: Buffer Overflow
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 "Sandbox" 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: Alastair Houghton Alastair Houghton 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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- CVE-2017-13027
- CVE-2017-13028
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- CVE-2017-13030
- CVE-2017-13031
- CVE-2017-13032
- CVE-2017-13033
- CVE-2017-13034
- CVE-2017-13035
- CVE-2017-13036
- CVE-2017-13037
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- CVE-2017-13049
- CVE-2017-13050
- CVE-2017-13051
- CVE-2017-13052
- CVE-2017-13053
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13838?
The severity of CVE-2017-13838 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13838?
macOS High Sierra versions before 10.13.1, Sierra, El Capitan, and Mac OS X versions up to 10.13.0 are affected by CVE-2017-13838.
What is the vulnerability description of CVE-2017-13838?
CVE-2017-13838 is a memory corruption vulnerability in the Sandbox component of certain Apple products, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-13838?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-13838 by crafting a malicious app to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13838?
To fix CVE-2017-13838, update your macOS High Sierra to version 10.13.1 or later.
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