VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2017-2542
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 1.13%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.13%). 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 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Multi-Touch" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) 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
- 1.13% probability · 65th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.