CVE-2017-13865

MEDIUM

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

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-13865. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits an integer overflow and buffer size miscalculation in the XNU kernel's `proc_list_uptrs` function to leak kernel memory, bypassing KASLR. It demonstrates the vulnerability by reading uninitialized kernel memory via a malformed buffer size.

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Google Security Research · cdosmacos

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43321

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This PoC exploits an integer overflow and buffer size miscalculation in the XNU kernel's `proc_list_uptrs` function to leak kernel memory, bypassing KASLR. It demonstrates the vulnerability by reading uninitialized kernel memory via a malformed buffer size.

Classification

Working Poc 100%

Attack Type

Info Leak

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: Apple XNU kernel (macOS 10.13 High Sierra)

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable macOS system (10.13 High Sierra)

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