CVE-2017-13889 Auth bypass in n/a

What is CVE-2017-13889?

CVE-2017-13889 is a critical authentication bypass vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 11 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a logic error existed in the validation of credentials. This was addressed with improved credential validation.

Weakness: CWE-287

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13889?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13889?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13889 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.

Is CVE-2017-13889 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13889 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

• CVE record
• NVD
• OSV
• GitHub advisory
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Also known as GHSA-p8fq-rgcv-6gfj.