CVE-2017-13871
UnknownEPSS 1.48%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13871 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.48% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read cleartext e-mail content (for which S/MIME encryption was intended) by leveraging the lack of installation of an S/MIME certificate by the recipient.
Metrics
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13871?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to read cleartext e-mail content (for which S/MIME encryption was intended) by leveraging the lack of installation of an S/MIME certificate by the recipient.
How severe is CVE-2017-13871?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13871 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.48% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13871?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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