CVE-2017-2357 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Attackers can obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app, aiding further exploitation.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2357?

CVE-2017-2357 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.3 is affected. The issue involves the "IOAudioFamily" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2357?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2357?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2357 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2357 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2357 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-q5h2-7rqv-r8x6.

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