PT-2017-1768 · Apple · Apple Macos

Kimyok · Published 2017-04-02 · Updated 2017-07-12 · CVE-2017-2425

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.8

High

Base vector

AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/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 SecurityFoundation component and is related to a double free vulnerability. This vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.

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 the use of the SecurityFoundation component until a patch is available. Avoid using specially crafted certificates in the affected component to minimize the risk of exploitation.

Fix

Double Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-415

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00924

CVE-2017-2425

Affected Products

Apple Macos

References · 6

• https://support.apple.com/HT207615 · Vendor Advisory
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-2425 · Vendor Advisory
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00924 · Security Note
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2425 · Security Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1038138 · Note
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97140 · Note