CVE-2017-13830 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting memory corruption in the macOS HFS component.
- 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-2017-13830?
CVE-2017-13830 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 "HFS" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13830?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13830?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13830 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-13830 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13830 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4r48-25qj-vjg2.