CVE-2017-2426 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read local files via malicious iBooks files, affecting macOS users.
- 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-2017-2426?
CVE-2017-2426 is a low-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 "iBooks" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from local files via a file: URL in an iBooks file.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2426?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2426?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2426 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2426 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2426 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-3x2g-6wvf-h886.