CVE-2017-13851 — MEDIUM (5.5)

Vulnerability Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "DesktopServices" component. It allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions on home folder files.

CVSS Score

5.5

MEDIUM

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Attack Vector

LOCAL

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction

NONE

Scope

UNCHANGED

Confidentiality

HIGH

Integrity

NONE

Availability

NONE

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	10.13.0

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory

FAQ

What is CVE-2017-13851?

CVE-2017-13851 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "DesktopServices" component. It allows local users to bypass intended access restrictions on h...

How severe is CVE-2017-13851?

CVE-2017-13851 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-2017-13851?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Mac Os X.