CVE-2017-2409 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via a crafted app exploiting an out-of-bounds read in the macOS Menus component.
- 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-2017-2409?
CVE-2017-2409 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 2 Apr 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 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Menus" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-125
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2409?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2409?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2409 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2409 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2409 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mrc4-jqc2-f396.