Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2017-13868
Published: December 7, 2017 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9557
CSH Severity: Low
CVSS v4: 4.8 [CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:L/VI:N/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13868
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to obtain potentially sensitive information on the target system.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation in the kernel component. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger input validation flaw and read arbitrary files.
The weakness exists due to improper input validation in the kernel component. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger input validation flaw and read arbitrary files.
Affected software
macOS
tvOS
Apple iOS
tvOS
Apple iOS
How to mitigate CVE-2017-13868
Update to version 10.13.2.