CVE-2017-2423 Security feature bypass in n/a
Remote attackers can bypass access restrictions by exploiting a flaw in the SecKeyRawVerify API that accepts empty signatures as valid.
- 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-2017-2423?
CVE-2017-2423 is a critical vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging a successful result from a SecKeyRawVerify API call with an empty signature.
Weakness: CWE-347
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2423?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2423?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2423 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2423 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2423 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-cfgr-x6xg-mp52.