What is the severity of CVE-2017-6974?

CVE-2017-6974 has a high severity due to its ability to allow unauthorized modification of protected system files.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6974?

The recommended fix for CVE-2017-6974 is to update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.

Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-6974?

CVE-2017-6974 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, specifically 10.12.3.

What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2017-6974?

Exploiting CVE-2017-6974 allows attackers to modify the contents of protected disk locations through a crafted application.

Is System Integrity Protection related to CVE-2017-6974?

Yes, CVE-2017-6974 involves a vulnerability within the System Integrity Protection subsystem of macOS.

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CVE-2017-6974

medium

5.5

CWE

2/4/2017

12/7/2017

CVE-2017-6974: Input Validation

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 system-installation subsystem of the "System Integrity Protection" component. It allows attackers to modify the contents of a protected disk location via a crafted app.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	=10.12.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6974?
CVE-2017-6974 has a high severity due to its ability to allow unauthorized modification of protected system files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6974?
The recommended fix for CVE-2017-6974 is to update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-6974?
CVE-2017-6974 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, specifically 10.12.3.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2017-6974?
Exploiting CVE-2017-6974 allows attackers to modify the contents of protected disk locations through a crafted application.
Is System Integrity Protection related to CVE-2017-6974?
Yes, CVE-2017-6974 involves a vulnerability within the System Integrity Protection subsystem of macOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6974?
CVE-2017-6974 has a high severity due to its ability to allow unauthorized modification of protected system files.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6974?
The recommended fix for CVE-2017-6974 is to update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later where the vulnerability is patched.
Which systems are affected by CVE-2017-6974?
CVE-2017-6974 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, specifically 10.12.3.
What can attackers do exploiting CVE-2017-6974?
Exploiting CVE-2017-6974 allows attackers to modify the contents of protected disk locations through a crafted application.
Is System Integrity Protection related to CVE-2017-6974?
Yes, CVE-2017-6974 involves a vulnerability within the System Integrity Protection subsystem of macOS.