CVE-2017-2516 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can bypass memory-read restrictions in the macOS kernel via a crafted app, leading to information disclosure.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-2516?
CVE-2017-2516 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 22 May 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 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2516?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2516?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2516 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2516 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-2516 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pf4c-27rp-j8wr.