CVE-2017-13868: 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 ZeroBrandon Azad Jann Horn 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://bazad.github.io/2018/03/a-fun-xnu-infoleak/
- https://github.com/bazad/ctl_ctloutput-leak
- 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-2017-13868?
CVE-2017-13868 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, that allows attackers to bypass memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13868?
iOS before version 11.2, macOS before version 10.13.2, tvOS before version 11.2, and watchOS before version 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13868.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13868?
CVE-2017-13868 has a severity rating of 5.5 (Medium).
How can I fix CVE-2017-13868?
To fix CVE-2017-13868, it is recommended to update to the latest version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13868?
More information about CVE-2017-13868 can be found at the following references: [link1], [link2], [link3].
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