CVE-2017-13832

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products

published November 13, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
1%
Percentile
69.1
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A sneaky flaw in macOS might just give attackers a backdoor, all because of good ol' TLS 1.0 support! 📡 Think of it like an old restaurant still using a rusty key for their front door — it might work for a while, but anyone with the right knowledge can easily get in. This vulnerability in the "802.1X" component opens a potential entry point for attackers to exploit. If left unaddressed, this issue could allow attackers to leverage network connections in unexpected ways, potentially compromising sensitive data. While there’s no confirmed exploit, it’s a reminder that even outdated protocols can create risks in a modern world. Don't let your guard down!

Put simply

Think of it like an old restaurant still using a rusty key for their front door — it might work for a while, but anyone with the right knowledge can easily get in. This vulnerability in the "802.1X" component opens a potential entry point for attackers to exploit. This vulnerability in macOS versions before 10.13.1 involves the "802.1X" component, which may exploit vulnerabilities in TLS 1.0, creating an unspecified impact that can affect network security.

What to do

If left unaddressed, this issue could allow attackers to leverage network connections in unexpected ways, potentially compromising sensitive data. While there’s no confirmed exploit, it’s a reminder that even outdated protocols can create risks in a modern world. Don't let your guard down! To protect your systems, make sure to update macOS to version 10.13.1 or later. Always consider disabling support for outdated protocols like TLS 1.0 where possible, and keep an eye on security updates from Apple. You've got this! Just a simple update can make a world of difference. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.01253 · 69.1th percentile
Published
2017-11-13T03:00Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 13 NOV 03:00Z
    An issue was discovered in certain Apple products
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