CVE-2017-2429

HIGH

macOS < 10.12.4 - Unintended Access Restriction Bypass in FinderKit via iCloud Sharing Send Link Action

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "FinderKit" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging unexpected permission changes during an iCloud Sharing Send Link action.

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 7.5
EPSS 0.0156
EPSS Percentile 72.6%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3
Published Apr 02, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026