CVE-2017-2516 Information

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the \Kernel\ component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

CVSS Vector

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

Reference

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484 https://support.apple.com/HT207797 https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42047/

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

REQUIRED

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

HIGH

Availability Impact

NONE

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

5.0