CVE-2017-13816
It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted archive file.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.89%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libarchive" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted archive file.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.89% probability · 79th percentile
- Public exploits
- None in Exploit-DB
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
EPSS moved from 2.9% on 21 September 2026 to 1.9% on 27 October 2026.
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039710Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208221Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA, exploits from Exploit-DB. Refreshed daily. Download this record as JSON.