First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )
Kernel. A validation issue was addressed with improved input sanitization.
Credit: The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) Vlad Tsyrklevich an anonymous researcher Kevin Backhouse Semmle Ltd product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
tvOS | <11 | 11 |
macOS High Sierra | <10.13 | 10.13 |
macOS High Sierra | <10.13.1 | 10.13.1 |
macOS High Sierra | ||
Apple El Capitan | ||
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <11 | 11 |
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <4 | 4 |
Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.13.0 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-13840 is a validation issue in the Kernel component of certain Apple products, allowing attackers to bypass memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
macOS before 10.13.1, watchOS 4, Apple Sierra, Apple El Capitan, tvOS before 11, and iOS before 11 are affected.
The severity of CVE-2017-13840 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.5.
Upgrade to macOS 10.13.1 or later, watchOS 4 or later, update to the latest version of tvOS, iOS 11 or later, or apply the necessary patches from Apple.
You can find more information about CVE-2017-13840 on the Apple support website.