CVE-2017-2540

Published May 22, 2017

Last updated 5 years ago

Overview

Description
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.
Source
product-security@apple.com
NVD status
Modified

Social media

Hype score
Not currently trending

Risk scores

CVSS 3.0

Type
Primary
Base score
5.5
Impact score
3.6
Exploitability score
1.8
Vector string
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Severity
MEDIUM

CVSS 2.0

Type
Primary
Base score
4.3
Impact score
2.9
Exploitability score
8.6
Vector string
AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N

Weaknesses

nvd@nist.gov
CWE-20

Configurations