SB2018040338 - Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X
Published: April 3, 2018 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2018040338
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Information disclosure
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13837)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to gain access to sensitive information.
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Installer" component. It does not properly restrict an app's entitlements for accessing the FileVault unlock key.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.