#VU9557 Improper input validation in macOS - CVE-2017-13868

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9557

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 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/E:P/U:Clear

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13868

CWE-ID: CWE-20

Exploitation vector: Local access

Exploit availability: Public exploit is available

Vulnerable software:
macOS

Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

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.

Update to version 10.13.2.

• https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208331