CVE-2017-13811

7.8 HIGH
Published: November 13, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "fsck_msdos" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208221
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208221
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
39th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple