CVE-2017-13869

moderate-risk
Published 2017-12-25

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Do I need to act?

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7.3% chance of exploitation in next 30 days
EPSS score — moderate exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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1 public exploit available
43319
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (4)

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (18)

Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102100
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039952
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039953
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208325
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208327
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208331
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208334
Third Party Advisory https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43319/
Third Party Advisory http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102100
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039952
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039953
Third Party Advisory http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208325
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208327
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208331
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT208334
Third Party Advisory https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43319/
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/ 100
moderate-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 17/34 · Moderate
Exposure 10/34 · Low