CVE-2017-2431: Buffer Overflow

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 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.

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2431?

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

3

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

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

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.

5

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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