CVE-2017-2437: Buffer Overflow
Published Apr 2, 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 local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
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-2017-2437?
CVE-2017-2437 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential for privilege escalation and denial of service.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-2437?
To fix CVE-2017-2437, users should update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later.
3
What component is involved in CVE-2017-2437?
CVE-2017-2437 involves the IOFireWireAVC component in certain Apple products.
4
Who is affected by CVE-2017-2437?
CVE-2017-2437 affects local users on macOS versions prior to 10.12.4.
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What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-2437?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-2437 can gain local privileges or potentially cause a denial of service through memory corruption.