What is the severity of CVE-2017-2540?

CVE-2017-2540 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to bypass memory-read restrictions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2540?

To fix CVE-2017-2540, update your macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.

Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2540?

CVE-2017-2540 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.

What component is involved in CVE-2017-2540?

The vulnerability involves the 'WindowServer' component of macOS.

Can CVE-2017-2540 be exploited remotely?

CVE-2017-2540 requires a crafted application to exploit, indicating a local attack vector, not a remote one.

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CVE-2017-2540

medium

5.5

CWE

22/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2540: Input Validation

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 "WindowServer" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS and macOS	<=10.12.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2540?
CVE-2017-2540 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to bypass memory-read restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2540?
To fix CVE-2017-2540, update your macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2540?
CVE-2017-2540 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-2540?
The vulnerability involves the 'WindowServer' component of macOS.
Can CVE-2017-2540 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-2540 requires a crafted application to exploit, indicating a local attack vector, not a remote one.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2540?
CVE-2017-2540 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to its capability to bypass memory-read restrictions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2540?
To fix CVE-2017-2540, update your macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2540?
CVE-2017-2540 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-2540?
The vulnerability involves the 'WindowServer' component of macOS.
Can CVE-2017-2540 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2017-2540 requires a crafted application to exploit, indicating a local attack vector, not a remote one.