CVE-2017-13862: 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. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple watchOS | <4.2 | 4.2 |
| Apple tvOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.2 | 10.13.2 |
| Apple Sierra | ||
| Apple El Capitan | ||
| Apple iOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple iPhone OS | <11.2 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.13.2 | |
| Apple tvOS | <11.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <4.2 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208325 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208327 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208331 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102100
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039952
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039953
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13887
- CVE-2017-9798
- CVE-2017-13892
- 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-2017-13871
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-3735
- CVE-2017-12837
- CVE-2017-7158
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2017-13886
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13862?
CVE-2017-13862 is a memory corruption issue in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2017-13862?
iOS versions before 11.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13862.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-13862?
macOS versions before 10.13.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13862.
How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-13862?
An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-13862 to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial-of-service condition.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13862?
CVE-2017-13862 has a severity rating of 7.8 (critical).
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