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 Software | Affected Version | How 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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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-13858 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, specifically macOS before version 10.13.2, that allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
CVE-2017-13858 affects certain Apple products, including macOS High Sierra before version 10.13.2, Sierra, and El Capitan.
CVE-2017-13858 has a severity score of 7.8 out of 10, indicating a critical vulnerability.
To fix CVE-2017-13858, users should update their macOS to version 10.13.2 or higher.
More information about CVE-2017-13858 can be found at the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966), and [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT208331).