CVE-2017-13908

Description

An issue in handling file permissions was addressed with improved validation. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13.1, Security Update 2017-001 Sierra, and Security Update 2017-004 El Capitan, macOS High Sierra 10.13. A local attacker may be able to execute non-executable text files via an SMB share.

7.8

CVSS

Severity: High

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 0.03%

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: Apple macOS

References

Link	Tags
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221	vendor advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208144	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13908?: CVE-2017-13908 has been scored as a high severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2017-13908?: To fix CVE-2017-13908, 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-2017-13908 being actively exploited in the wild?: As for now, there are no information to confirm that CVE-2017-13908 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.
What software or system is affected by CVE-2017-13908?: CVE-2017-13908 affects Apple macOS, Apple macOS.

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