CVE-2017-13817 Information disclosure in n/a
Local attackers can bypass memory-read restrictions in the macOS kernel to access restricted memory data.
- 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-2017-13817?
CVE-2017-13817 is a medium-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 out-of-bounds read issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13817?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13817?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13817 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-13817 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13817 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-v47p-xffg-q788.