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CVE-2017-13843: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

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

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple watchOS<4
4
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 the vulnerability ID for this issue?

    The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-13843.

  • What is the severity level of CVE-2017-13843?

    The severity level of CVE-2017-13843 is critical, with a severity value of 7.8.

  • What is the affected software?

    The affected software includes Apple macOS versions up to and including 10.13.1, tvOS versions up to and including 11, iOS versions up to and including 11, and watchOS versions up to and including 4.

  • How can this vulnerability be exploited?

    This vulnerability can be exploited by attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through memory corruption by using a crafted app.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-13843?

    Yes, Apple has released updates to address this vulnerability. It is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected software.

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