CVE-2017-13809 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on macOS systems by exploiting a flaw in the osadecompile component when handling crafted AppleScript files.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-13809?
CVE-2017-13809 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 13 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "AppleScript" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted AppleScript file that is mishandled by osadecompile.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13809?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13809?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13809 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-13809 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13809 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-58r3-f835-j478.