CVE-2017-2450 Information disclosure in n/a

High 7.1 Published Updated

Remote attackers can obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service via a crafted font file in Apple operating systems.

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-2017-2450?

CVE-2017-2450 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted font file.

Weakness: CWE-125

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2450?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2450?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2450 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2450 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2450 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-ggjf-jj28-5m39.

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