What is the severity of CVE-2017-7050?

CVE-2017-7050 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7050?

To fix CVE-2017-7050, update your macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7050?

CVE-2017-7050 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.6.

What type of attack does CVE-2017-7050 exploit?

CVE-2017-7050 exploits the Bluetooth component to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

What should I do if I cannot update due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2017-7050?

If unable to update, consider disabling Bluetooth or isolating the system from untrusted networks to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2017-7050.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-7050

high

CWE

119

20/7/2017

6/5/2019

CVE-2017-7050: Buffer Overflow

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 "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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-2017-7050?
CVE-2017-7050 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7050?
To fix CVE-2017-7050, update your macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7050?
CVE-2017-7050 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-7050 exploit?
CVE-2017-7050 exploits the Bluetooth component to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
What should I do if I cannot update due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2017-7050?
If unable to update, consider disabling Bluetooth or isolating the system from untrusted networks to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2017-7050.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7050?
CVE-2017-7050 has a high severity rating due to its potential for remote code execution and memory corruption.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7050?
To fix CVE-2017-7050, update your macOS to version 10.12.6 or later.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7050?
CVE-2017-7050 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.6.
What type of attack does CVE-2017-7050 exploit?
CVE-2017-7050 exploits the Bluetooth component to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
What should I do if I cannot update due to compatibility issues related to CVE-2017-7050?
If unable to update, consider disabling Bluetooth or isolating the system from untrusted networks to mitigate risks associated with CVE-2017-7050.