#VU9077 Security restrictions bypass in macOS - CVE-2017-13846

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9077

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 2.7 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:L/VI:L/VA:L/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13846

CWE-ID: CWE-284

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
macOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to multiple issues in pcre. A remote attacker can gain access to the system.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.13.1.

Vulnerable software versions

macOS: 10.12.4 16E195 - 10.12.6 16G29

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208221

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Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.