CVE-2017-2402 Security feature bypass in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions in macOS by exploiting mishandled profile uninstall actions involving Active Directory certificate trust.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2402?

CVE-2017-2402 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves mishandling of profile uninstall actions in the "MCX Client" component when a profile has multiple payloads. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging Active Directory certificate trust that should not have remained.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2402?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2402?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2402 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2402 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2402 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-hp2v-hw6r-fmxf.

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