Vulnerability identifier: #VU9063

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13838

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to a memory corruption error in the Sandbox component. A remote attacker can execute arbitrary code with system privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.1.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.12.4 16E195 - 10.12.6 16G29

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.