CVE-2017-2403 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code on macOS via a crafted IPP URL due to a format-string vulnerability in the Printing component.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-2403?
CVE-2017-2403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Apr 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Printing" component. A format-string vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ipp: or ipps: URL.
Weakness: CWE-134
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2403?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2403?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2403 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2403 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2403 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-894m-q53c-4h82.