CVE-2017-2449 Use after free in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting a use-after-free in macOS Bluetooth.
- 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-2017-2449?
CVE-2017-2449 is a high-severity use after free 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 "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2449?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2449?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2449 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2017-2449 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2449 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-ch62-pr43-fgph.