CVE-2017-2403

HIGH

macOS < 10.12.4 - Remote Code Execution via Printing Component Format String

Title source: llm

Description

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.

References (3)

Core 3

Core References

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://support.apple.com/HT207615

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8

EPSS 0.0273

EPSS Percentile 84.1%

Attack Vector NETWORK

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE

CWE-134

Status published

Products (1)

apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3

Published Apr 02, 2017

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026