CVE-2017-2402: Critical severity Apple iOS and macOS vulnerability

Published Apr 2, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves mishandling of profile uninstall actions in the "MCX Client" component when a profile has multiple payloads. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions by leveraging Active Directory certificate trust that should not have remained.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3

Event History

Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2402?

CVE-2017-2402 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2402?

To fix CVE-2017-2402, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2402?

CVE-2017-2402 affects macOS versions earlier than 10.12.4.

4

Can CVE-2017-2402 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-2402 can be exploited remotely by attackers if the affected systems are not updated.

5

What are the implications of CVE-2017-2402?

The implications of CVE-2017-2402 include possible unauthorized access due to mishandling of profile uninstall actions.

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