CVE-2017-13878 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

Local attackers can bypass memory restrictions to read sensitive data or crash the system via an out-of-bounds read in the Intel Graphics Driver.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-13878?

CVE-2017-13878 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 25 Dec 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash).

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13878?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13878?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13878 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-13878 being exploited?

It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-13878 exists.

Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7473-9hc7-rqjm.

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