What is the severity of CVE-2017-2431?

CVE-2017-2431 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2431?

To fix CVE-2017-2431, users should upgrade their macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2431?

CVE-2017-2431 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.

What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-2431 facilitate?

CVE-2017-2431 can facilitate remote code execution or cause denial of service through crafted .mov files.

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-2431?

Users of macOS versions before 10.12.4 are impacted by CVE-2017-2431.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2431

high

7.8

CWE

119

2/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2431: Buffer Overflow

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 "CoreMedia" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted .mov file.

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-2017-2431?
CVE-2017-2431 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2431?
To fix CVE-2017-2431, users should upgrade their macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2431?
CVE-2017-2431 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-2431 facilitate?
CVE-2017-2431 can facilitate remote code execution or cause denial of service through crafted .mov files.
Who is impacted by CVE-2017-2431?
Users of macOS versions before 10.12.4 are impacted by CVE-2017-2431.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2431?
CVE-2017-2431 has been rated as high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2431?
To fix CVE-2017-2431, users should upgrade their macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2431?
CVE-2017-2431 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
What kind of attacks can CVE-2017-2431 facilitate?
CVE-2017-2431 can facilitate remote code execution or cause denial of service through crafted .mov files.
Who is impacted by CVE-2017-2431?
Users of macOS versions before 10.12.4 are impacted by CVE-2017-2431.