CVE-2017-13847: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Dec 02 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" 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: Ian Beer Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| macOS High Sierra | <10.13.2 | 10.13.2 |
| macOS High Sierra | ||
| Apple El Capitan | ||
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| iOS | <11.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.13.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208331 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102097
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039953
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43326/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-13887
- CVE-2017-9798
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-13892
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-1000254
- CVE-2017-13872
- CVE-2017-15422
- CVE-2017-13883
- CVE-2017-7163
- CVE-2017-7155
- CVE-2017-13878
- CVE-2017-13875
- CVE-2017-7159
- CVE-2017-13848
- CVE-2017-13858
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13871
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-3735
- CVE-2017-12837
- CVE-2017-7158
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2017-13886
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-13080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID of this issue?
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-13847.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13847?
The severity of CVE-2017-13847 is critical (7.8).
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13847?
iOS before 11.2 and macOS before 10.13.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13847.
What is the risk associated with CVE-2017-13847?
CVE-2017-13847 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption).
Are there any fixes available for CVE-2017-13847?
Yes, updating to iOS 11.2 or macOS 10.13.2 can fix CVE-2017-13847.
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