CVE-2017-13878

HIGH

Apple <10.13.2 - Info Disclosure/DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-13878. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in AppleIntelCapriController::getDisplayPipeCapability, allowing arbitrary kernel memory disclosure due to lack of bounds checking on attacker-controlled input.

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 local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash).

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · cdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43780

This exploit demonstrates an out-of-bounds read vulnerability in AppleIntelCapriController::getDisplayPipeCapability, allowing arbitrary kernel memory disclosure due to lack of bounds checking on attacker-controlled input.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Info Leak
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 · Heap grooming for reliable exploitation
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
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43780/

Scores

CVSS v3 7.1
EPSS 0.0009
EPSS Percentile 26.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/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