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CVE-2017-13848: Input Validation

First published: Wed Dec 06 2017(Updated: )

IOKit. An input validation issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Credit: Alex Plaskett MWR InfoSecurityan anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.2
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID?

    The vulnerability ID is CVE-2017-13848.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13848?

    The severity of CVE-2017-13848 is critical.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13848?

    macOS before 10.13.2 is affected by CVE-2017-13848.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-13848?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-13848 by executing arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

  • Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-13848?

    Yes, a fix for CVE-2017-13848 is available. Users should update to macOS 10.13.2 or later.

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