VulnerabilityModified
CVE-2017-6981
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that uses symlinks.
HIGH 7.8EPSS 1.46%
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.46%). 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. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that uses symlinks.
- 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
- 1.46% probability · 72th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-59
- Affected
- apple/iphone os · apple/mac os x
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207798Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207798Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.