CVE-2017-13854 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.8 Published 3 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via memory corruption in the Apple OS kernel using a crafted app.

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-2017-13854?

CVE-2017-13854 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" 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-2017-13854?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13854?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13854 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-2017-13854 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13854 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4g6-p2pj-mxx4.