CVE-2017-13782
MEDIUMmacOS < 10.13.1 - Kernel Memory Exposure via dtrace_dif_variable and dtrace_getarg Functions
Title source: llmDescription
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.
References (4)
Core 4
Core References
Technical Description, Third Party Advisory
https://lgtm.com/blog/apple_xnu_dtrace_CVE-2017-13782
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208221
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710
Exploit, Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/172827/Apple-XNU-Kernel-Memory-Exposure.html
Scores
CVSS v3
5.5
EPSS
0.0111
EPSS Percentile
62.0%
Attack Vector
LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Details
CWE
CWE-200
Status
published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x
< 10.13.0
Published
Nov 13, 2017
Tracked Since
Feb 18, 2026