CVE-2017-13811

HIGH

macOS < 10.13.1 - Remote Code Execution in fsck_msdos

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "fsck_msdos" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208221
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0119
EPSS Percentile 64.2%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.0
Published Nov 13, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026