CVE-2017-13855

MEDIUM

Apple <11.2, <10.13.2, <4.2, <11.2 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app that triggers type confusion.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Google Security Research · cdosmacos

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43318

View Code ZIP pw:eip

References (9)

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102100

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039952

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039953

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966

[Vendor Advisory] https://support.apple.com/HT208325

[Vendor Advisory] https://support.apple.com/HT208327

[Vendor Advisory] https://support.apple.com/HT208331

[Vendor Advisory] https://support.apple.com/HT208334

[Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry] https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43318/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0625

EPSS Percentile 90.9%

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-704

Status published

Products (4)

apple/iphone_os < 11.2

apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.2

apple/tvos < 11.2

apple/watchos < 4.2

Published Dec 25, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026