Improper input validation in Apple Mac OS X
CVE-2017-2540
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.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.010 (58.3th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 5.5 (Medium). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N.
Affected products
- Apple Mac_os_x
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-2540?
- CVE-2017-2540 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Mac OS X, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 5.5/10. Published 2017-05-22.
- How severe is CVE-2017-2540?
- Medium severity. CVSS v3 base score is 5.5 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2017-2540 known to be exploited?
- 6 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.