VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2017-2421
A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 1.09%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.09%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "AppleGraphicsPowerManagement" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.09% probability · 64th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-362
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
- https://support.apple.com/HT207615Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
- https://support.apple.com/HT207615Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.