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 "Intel Graphics Driver" 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 |
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Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.12.5 |
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CVE-2017-7036 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to its ability to bypass memory-read restrictions.
To fix CVE-2017-7036, users should update their macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.
CVE-2017-7036 affects the Intel Graphics Driver component within certain Apple products.
macOS versions prior to 10.12.6, including 10.12.5 and earlier, are vulnerable to CVE-2017-7036.
CVE-2017-7036 requires a crafted app to exploit the vulnerability, which means it cannot be exploited remotely without user interaction.