CVE-2017-2477 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can cause denial of service or potentially execute code via memory corruption in the libxslt component of macOS.
- 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-2017-2477?
CVE-2017-2477 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, 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. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "libxslt" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) or possibly have unspecified other impact via unknown vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2477?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2477?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2477 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-2477 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2477 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mhpw-gr2x-5hrw.