Configuration Issue in macOS Platforms by Apple
CVE-2017-13911

7.8HIGH

Key Information:

Vendor

Apple
Status
Os X, Mac OS
Vendor
CVE Published:
3 April 2019

What is CVE-2017-13911?

A configuration issue in macOS platforms allowed for potential security weaknesses. This vulnerability particularly affected users with macOS X El Capitan 10.11.6, macOS Sierra 10.12.6, and macOS High Sierra 10.13.2. The vulnerability was addressed with additional restrictions in the 2018-002 security updates by Apple, ensuring enhanced protection for users running these versions.

Affected Version(s)

OS X, macOS Versions prior to: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6 Security Update 2018-002, macOS Sierra 10.12.6 Security Update 2018-002, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2

References

https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208331
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https://support.apple.com/kb/HT208692
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CVSS V3.1

Score:
7.8
Severity:
HIGH
Confidentiality:
High
Integrity:
High
Availability:
High
Attack Vector:
Local
Attack Complexity:
Low
Privileges Required:
None
User Interaction:
Required
Scope:
Unchanged

Timeline

  • Vulnerability published

  • Vulnerability Reserved

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