CVE-2017-13906

HIGH

macOS <10.13.1 - Privilege Escalation

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Security Update 2017-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-004 El Capitan, macOS High Sierra 10.13. A malicious application may be able to elevate privileges.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208144

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0062
EPSS Percentile 45.0%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (2)
apple/mac_os_x 10.11.6 (7 CPE variants)
apple/mac_os_x 10.11 - 10.11.6
Published Dec 23, 2021
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026