CVE-2017-13801 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can read local files via the Dictionary Widget when pasted text is used in a search, affecting macOS users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13801?
CVE-2017-13801 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Dictionary Widget" component. It allows attackers to read local files if pasted text is used in a search.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13801?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13801?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13801 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-13801 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13801 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cccw-wqgw-rrff.