CVE-2017-7067 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 20 Jul 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass memory-read restrictions in the macOS kernel via a crafted app, potentially exposing sensitive data.

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-2017-7067?

CVE-2017-7067 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac Os X, published on 20 Jul 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 10.12.6 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-2017-7067?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7067?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7067 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-7067 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7067 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Mac Os X vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-7vcg-fx2r-hm88.