CVE-2017-13909
MEDIUMCVSS 5.5/10EPSS 0.23%
Last modified
CVE-2017-13909 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 5.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue existed in the storage of sensitive tokens. This issue was addressed by placing the tokens in Keychain. EPSS estimates a 0.23% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue existed in the storage of sensitive tokens. This issue was addressed by placing the tokens in Keychain. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13. A local attacker may gain access to iCloud authentication tokens.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Mac Os X | >= 10.0, < 10.13 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208144Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208144Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13909?
An issue existed in the storage of sensitive tokens. This issue was addressed by placing the tokens in Keychain. This issue is fixed in macOS High Sierra 10.13. A local attacker may gain access to iCloud authentication tokens.
How severe is CVE-2017-13909?
CVE-2017-13909 has a CVSS score of 5.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 0.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13909?
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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