PT-2017-1673 · Apple · Apple Macos

Benjamin Gnahm + 1 · Published 2017-04-02 · Updated 2017-07-12 · CVE-2017-2437

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

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

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

Description The issue involves the IOFireWireAVC component and allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors. It is caused by a buffer overflow in memory, which can be exploited by a local attacker to elevate privileges or cause a denial of service.

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 restricting access to the IOFireWireAVC component to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Buffer Overflow

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00826

CVE-2017-2437

Affected Products

Apple Macos

References · 6

• https://support.apple.com/HT207615 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2437 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-2437 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00826 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1038138 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97140 · Note