CWE
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Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2436: 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 "IOFireWireAVC" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2436?

    CVE-2017-2436 has a high severity due to the potential for arbitrary code execution in a privileged context.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2436?

    To fix CVE-2017-2436, update your macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2017-2436?

    CVE-2017-2436 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.

  • What component is involved in CVE-2017-2436?

    The vulnerability involves the 'IOFireWireAVC' component of the operating system.

  • What types of attacks can CVE-2017-2436 enable?

    CVE-2017-2436 enables attackers to execute arbitrary code or potentially cause a denial of service through memory corruption.

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