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OS X update for Kernel (CVE-2017-13868)

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OS X update for Kernel (CVE-2017-13868)

Severity
4
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N)
Published
12/07/2017
Created
07/25/2018
Added
12/07/2017
Modified
03/18/2020

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-security-update-2017-002-sierra
  • apple-osx-security-update-2017-005-el-capitan
  • apple-osx-upgrade-10_13_2

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