PT-2017-1661 · Apple · Apple Macos

Axis + 1 · Published 2017-04-02 · Updated 2017-07-12 · CVE-2017-2449

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions macOS versions prior to 10.12.4

Description The issue involves the Bluetooth component and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted app. This is related to a use-after-free error, which occurs when memory is accessed after it has been freed.

Recommendations For macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, update to version 10.12.4 or later to resolve the issue. As a temporary workaround, consider disabling the Bluetooth component until a patch is available.

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00814

CVE-2017-2449

Affected Products

Apple Macos

References · 6

• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2449 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00814 · Security Note
• https://support.apple.com/HT207615 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-2449 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1038138 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97140 · Note