CVE-2017-13868 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can bypass memory-read restrictions via a crafted app, potentially exposing sensitive kernel memory data.
- 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-2017-13868?
CVE-2017-13868 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13868?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13868?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13868 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-13868 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13868 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-455m-qg59-qfqc.