VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2017-13827
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that performs kext loading.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 1.16%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.16%). 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 is affected. The issue involves the "kext tools" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that performs kext loading.
- 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
- 1.16% probability · 65th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.