CVE-2017-2403 Other in n/a

High 8.8 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-894m-q53c-4h82.

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