CVE-2017-13848

HIGH

macOS < 10.13.2 - Remote Code Execution in IOKit

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208331
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0146
EPSS Percentile 70.3%
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-20
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.2
Published Dec 25, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026