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CVE-2017-13846

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 third-party "PCRE" product. Versions before 8.40 allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) or possibly have unspecified other impact.

Credit: CVE-2017-13846 CVE-2017-13846 product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-13846?

    CVE-2017-13846 is a vulnerability in the PCRE product that affects certain versions of Apple macOS High Sierra, Sierra, El Capitan, and Mac OS X.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13846?

    CVE-2017-13846 has a severity rating of 9.8 out of 10, making it a critical vulnerability.

  • How does CVE-2017-13846 impact Apple products?

    CVE-2017-13846 can allow remote attackers to cause a denial of service or possibly have unspecified other impact on affected Apple products.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-13846?

    CVE-2017-13846 affects macOS High Sierra before version 10.13.1, Sierra, and El Capitan.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-13846?

    To fix CVE-2017-13846, update your macOS to version 10.13.1 or later.

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