CVE-2017-13835
Description
A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13. An application may be able to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
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A memory corruption bug in macOS High Sierra 10.13 allows an application to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.
Vulnerability
CVE-2017-13835 is a memory corruption issue in macOS High Sierra 10.13, addressed by improved memory handling. The vulnerability exists in the operating system's kernel or a system component, and can be triggered by an application. Affected versions are macOS High Sierra prior to 10.13. [1]
Exploitation
An attacker would need to run a malicious application on the affected system. No additional authentication or user interaction beyond launching the application is required. The application exploits the memory corruption to gain code execution. [1]
Impact
Successful exploitation allows the application to execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges, potentially leading to full system compromise, including data disclosure, modification, or denial of service. [1]
Mitigation
The issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13, released September 25, 2017. Users should update to the latest version of macOS. No workaround is available. [1]
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Affected products
2- Range: = 10.13
- Range: unspecified
Patches
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References
1- support.apple.com/en-us/HT208144mitrex_refsource_MISC
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