CVE-2017-13827 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on macOS by exploiting a vulnerability in kext tools via a crafted application.
- 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-2017-13827?
CVE-2017-13827 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 3 Apr 2018. 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 is affected. The issue involves the "kext tools" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that performs kext loading.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13827?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13827?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13827 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-13827 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13827 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cx5r-83xq-rv5h.