CVE-2017-13878: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allo...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.04%

59.7th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-125

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
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43780/
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
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43780/

Timeline

Published: Dec 25, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13878?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and system crash).

How severe is CVE-2017-13878?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13878 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.04% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13878?

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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