CVE-2017-13871

Published: Dec 25, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

7.5

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 3.9 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

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.

Affected (1)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Before 10.13.2

References (6)

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099

Source: product-security@apple.com

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966

Source: product-security@apple.com

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://support.apple.com/HT208331

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102099

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry

https://support.apple.com/HT208331

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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