7.5
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13871

First published: Wed Dec 06 2017(Updated: )

Mail. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit: Lukas Pitschl GPGTools 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 CVE-2017-13871?

    CVE-2017-13871 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products running macOS before version 10.13.2. It allows remote attackers to read cleartext e-mail content that was intended to be encrypted with S/MIME.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-13871?

    CVE-2017-13871 has a severity rating of 7.5 out of 10, which is considered high.

  • Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-13871?

    macOS versions before 10.13.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13871.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-13871?

    To fix CVE-2017-13871, update your macOS to version 10.13.2 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13871?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-13871 on the Apple Security Updates page and the SecurityFocus and SecurityTracker websites.

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