What is the severity of CVE-2017-2535?

CVE-2017-2535 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for sandbox-escape attacks.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2535?

To fix CVE-2017-2535, upgrade your macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2535?

CVE-2017-2535 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.

Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2535?

There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-2535, so updating to the latest macOS version is advised.

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CVE-2017-2535

high

7.8

CWE

20 400

22/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2535: Input Validation

Q: What type of attacks can CVE-2017-2535 enable?

CVE-2017-2535 can enable attackers to conduct sandbox-escape attacks or cause a denial of service.

First published: Mon May 22 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows attackers to conduct sandbox-escape attacks or cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2535?
CVE-2017-2535 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for sandbox-escape attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2535?
To fix CVE-2017-2535, upgrade your macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2535?
CVE-2017-2535 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.
What type of attacks can CVE-2017-2535 enable?
CVE-2017-2535 can enable attackers to conduct sandbox-escape attacks or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2535?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-2535, so updating to the latest macOS version is advised.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2535?
CVE-2017-2535 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for sandbox-escape attacks.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2535?
To fix CVE-2017-2535, upgrade your macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2535?
CVE-2017-2535 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.
What type of attacks can CVE-2017-2535 enable?
CVE-2017-2535 can enable attackers to conduct sandbox-escape attacks or cause a denial of service.
Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2535?
There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-2535, so updating to the latest macOS version is advised.