CVE-2017-13875

HIGH

macOS < 10.13.2 - Out-of-bounds Read in Intel Graphics Driver

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-13875. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a bounds-checking vulnerability in AppleIntelCapriController::GetLinkConfig on macOS 10.13, allowing kernel code execution via an out-of-bounds read and virtual method call. The PoC triggers the vulnerability by passing a malformed input structure to the IOConnectCallMethod function.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · cdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43327

This exploit targets a bounds-checking vulnerability in AppleIntelCapriController::GetLinkConfig on macOS 10.13, allowing kernel code execution via an out-of-bounds read and virtual method call. The PoC triggers the vulnerability by passing a malformed input structure to the IOConnectCallMethod function.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apple macOS 10.13 (17A365) with Intel graphics drivers
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable macOS system with Intel graphics · Local user access
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
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
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43327/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0127
EPSS Percentile 80.0%
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-125
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.13.2
Published Dec 25, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026