CVE-2017-13889

Description

In macOS High Sierra before 10.13.3, Security Update 2018-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2018-001 El Capitan, a logic error existed in the validation of credentials. This was addressed with improved credential validation.

Category

9.8
CVSS
Severity: Critical
CVSS 3.0 •
CVSS 2.0 •
EPSS 0.41%
Vendor Advisory apple.com
Affected: n/a n/a
Published at:
Updated at:

References

Link Tags
https://support.apple.com/HT208465 vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13889?
CVE-2017-13889 has been scored as a critical severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-13889?
To fix CVE-2017-13889, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2017-13889 being actively exploited in the wild?
As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-13889 is being actively exploited. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~0% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.
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