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CVE-2017-13878: macOS before 10.13.2 can be forced to crash
CVE-2017-13878 · published 8 years ago
Summary
Older versions of Apple’s macOS (earlier than 10.13.2) contain a flaw in the Intel graphics driver. A person with access to the computer could make the system stop working or potentially view memory that should be protected. Install the macOS update that brings the system to version 10.13.2 or later to fix the issue.
What to do
- Update apple mac_os_x to version 10.13.2 or later.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| apple | mac_os_x |
< 10.13.2 cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read r...
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash).
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331 Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43780/
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-125Out-of-bounds Read
Timeline
Published25 Dec 2017
Updated31 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-13878 · NVD
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