CVE-2017-13865: Infoleak
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 bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Credit: Ian Beer Google Project ZeroBrandon Azad Jann Horn Google Project ZeroIan Beer Google Project ZeroBrandon Azad Jann Horn Google Project ZeroIan Beer Google Project ZeroIan Beer Google Project ZeroBrandon Azad Jann Horn Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iPhone OS | <11.2 | |
| Apple Mac OS X | <10.13.2 | |
| Apple tvOS | <11.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <4.2 | |
| Apple iOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.2 | 10.13.2 |
| Apple Sierra | ||
| Apple El Capitan | ||
| Apple watchOS | <4.2 | 4.2 |
| Apple tvOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
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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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43321/
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 the severity of CVE-2017-13865?
The severity of CVE-2017-13865 is medium with a severity value of 5.5.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13865?
iOS before 11.2, macOS before 10.13.2, tvOS before 11.2, and watchOS before 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13865.
What is the issue addressed in CVE-2017-13865?
CVE-2017-13865 is a validation issue that was addressed with improved input sanitization.
How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-13865?
Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-13865 to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Is there a remedy available for CVE-2017-13865?
Yes, the remedy for CVE-2017-13865 is to update to the specified versions of the affected software.
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