CVE-2017-2534 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 8.6 Published Updated

Attackers can escape the sandbox and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted application on macOS.

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-2017-2534?

CVE-2017-2534 is a high-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 "Speech Framework" component. It allows attackers to conduct sandbox-escape attacks via a crafted app.

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2534?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2534?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2534 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2534 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2534 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fxm5-m8r8-2rqj.

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