What is the severity of CVE-2017-2418?

The severity of CVE-2017-2418 is considered high due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2418?

To fix CVE-2017-2418, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2418?

CVE-2017-2418 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.

What component is involved in CVE-2017-2418?

CVE-2017-2418 involves the Hypervisor component of macOS.

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CVE-2017-2418

medium

6.5

CWE

200

2/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2418: Infoleak

Q: What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2017-2418?

CVE-2017-2418 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from the CR8 control register.

First published: Sun Apr 02 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Hypervisor" component. It allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from the CR8 control register via unspecified vectors.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2418?
The severity of CVE-2017-2418 is considered high due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2418?
To fix CVE-2017-2418, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2418?
CVE-2017-2418 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-2418?
CVE-2017-2418 involves the Hypervisor component of macOS.
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2017-2418?
CVE-2017-2418 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from the CR8 control register.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2418?
The severity of CVE-2017-2418 is considered high due to the potential for sensitive information exposure.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2418?
To fix CVE-2017-2418, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2418?
CVE-2017-2418 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-2418?
CVE-2017-2418 involves the Hypervisor component of macOS.
What type of information can be exposed due to CVE-2017-2418?
CVE-2017-2418 allows guest OS users to obtain sensitive information from the CR8 control register.