CVE-2017-13835 Memory corruption in macOS
An application can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges due to a memory corruption issue in macOS.
- 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-2017-13835?
CVE-2017-13835 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 23 Dec 2021. 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
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13835?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13835?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13835 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-2017-13835 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13835 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-526c-j6vh-vw72.