#VU9554 Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2017-13848
Published: December 7, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9554
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13848
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
macOS
macOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation in the IOKit component. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger input validation flaw and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation in the IOKit component. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger input validation flaw and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 10.13.2.