CVE-2017-13833

High

Published: 13/11/2017(UTC)Translated: 15/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.13.1, involving the 'CFNetwork' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of service. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using outdated versions of macOS.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.13.1 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

Other vulnerabilities in CFNetwork

CVE-2017-13829High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.13.1, related to the 'CFNetwork' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CFNetwork" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS