What is the severity of CVE-2017-7033?

CVE-2017-7033 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7033?

To fix CVE-2017-7033, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7033?

CVE-2017-7033 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.6.

What component is involved in CVE-2017-7033?

The issue in CVE-2017-7033 involves the "afclip" component of macOS.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-7033

high

7.8

CWE

119

20/7/2017

24/7/2017

CVE-2017-7033: Buffer Overflow

Q: What type of attack does CVE-2017-7033 facilitate?

CVE-2017-7033 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

First published: Thu Jul 20 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.6 is affected. The issue involves the "afclip" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted audio file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7033?
CVE-2017-7033 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7033?
To fix CVE-2017-7033, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7033?
CVE-2017-7033 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-7033 facilitate?
CVE-2017-7033 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-7033?
The issue in CVE-2017-7033 involves the "afclip" component of macOS.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7033?
CVE-2017-7033 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7033?
To fix CVE-2017-7033, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7033?
CVE-2017-7033 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-7033 facilitate?
CVE-2017-7033 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-7033?
The issue in CVE-2017-7033 involves the "afclip" component of macOS.