CVE Vulnerabilities

CVE-2017-13855

Incorrect Type Conversion or Cast

Published: Dec 25, 2017 | Modified: Apr 20, 2025
CVSS 3.x
5.5
MEDIUM
Source:
NVD
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
CVSS 2.x
4.3 MEDIUM
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N
RedHat/V2
RedHat/V3
Ubuntu
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An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the Kernel component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app that triggers type confusion.

Weakness

The product does not correctly convert an object, resource, or structure from one type to a different type.

Affected Software

NameVendorStart VersionEnd Version
Iphone_osApple*11.2 (excluding)
Mac_os_xApple*10.13.2 (excluding)
TvosApple*11.2 (excluding)
WatchosApple*4.2 (excluding)

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