What is CVE-2017-2403?

CVE-2017-2403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Use of Externally-Controlled Format String. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-04-02.

How severe is CVE-2017-2403?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.

Vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X

CVE-2017-2403

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Printing" component. A format-string vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted ipp: or ipps: URL.

EPSS: 0.027 (84.6th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 8.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Apple Mac_os_x
N/a — versions n/a

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-134 — Use of Externally-Controlled Format String

References

product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2403?: CVE-2017-2403 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Use of Externally-Controlled Format String. CVSS score: 8.8/10. Published 2017-04-02.
How severe is CVE-2017-2403?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 8.8 out of 10.