CVE-2017-13825
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.13.1, related to the 'CoreText' component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted font file.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to serious security implications for the system. There is also a risk of denial of service due to excessive memory consumption.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.13.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitor and restrict the use of font files from untrusted sources.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory consumption) via a crafted font file.