CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-13843

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in macOS before version 10.13.1 in the 'Kernel' component, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through memory corruption via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious security breaches, allowing attackers to gain administrator-level access or destabilize the system.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.13.1 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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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 "Kernel" 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