Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a /dev/dtracehelper attack involving the dtrace_dif_variable and dtrace_getarg functions.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.13.0 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172827/Apple-XNU-Kernel-Memory-Exposure.htm
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lgtm.com/blog/apple_xnu_dtrace_CVE-2017-13782Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221Vendor Advisory
- http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172827/Apple-XNU-Kernel-Memory-Exposure.htm
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lgtm.com/blog/apple_xnu_dtrace_CVE-2017-13782Technical DescriptionThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13782?
CVE-2017-13782 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a /d...
How severe is CVE-2017-13782?
CVE-2017-13782 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13782?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.