CVE-2017-6974 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 2 Apr 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass System Integrity Protection to modify protected disk locations on macOS via a crafted application.

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-2017-6974?

CVE-2017-6974 is a medium-severity 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 system-installation subsystem of the "System Integrity Protection" component. It allows attackers to modify the contents of a protected disk location via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6974?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6974?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6974 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-6974 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6974 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-gmg5-95h8-jg9w.