CVE-2017-13848 Code injection in n/a

High 7.8 Published 25 Dec 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges on macOS via a crafted application exploiting the IOKit 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-2017-13848?

CVE-2017-13848 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 25 Dec 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 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13848?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13848?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13848 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-2017-13848 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13848 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-ch49-f5wx-fh23.