CVE-2017-13801

low-risk

Published 2017-11-13

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Dictionary Widget" component. It allows attackers to read local files if pasted text is used in a search.

Do I need to act?

0.06% chance of exploitation

EPSS score — low exploit probability

Not on CISA KEV list

No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA

Patch status unknown

Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance

CVSS 3.3/10 Low

LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (1)

Mac Os X

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (4)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208221

Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710

Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208221

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low-risk

Severity 13/34 · Low

Exploitability 0/34 · Minimal

Exposure 5/34 · Minimal