Vulnerability identifier: #VU13158
Vulnerability risk: Medium
CVSSv3.1: 6.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:N/I:N/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated attacker to cause DoS condition on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to an unspecified validation flaw in the kernel component. A remote attacker can supply specially crafted content and cause the service to crash.
Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.4.
Vulnerable software versions
macOS: 10.13.4 17E199
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208849
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.