CVE-2017-6977 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can escape the sandbox or cause denial of service via memory corruption in the macOS Speech Framework using a crafted app.
- 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-2017-6977?
CVE-2017-6977 is a high-severity memory corruption 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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6977?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6977?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6977 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-2017-6977 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6977 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Mac Os X
Sources
Also known as GHSA-85c3-442r-w5g2.