CVE-2017-2443

HIGH

macOS < 10.12.4 - Memory Corruption in Intel Graphics Driver

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2443. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit targets a bounds-checking vulnerability in AppleIntelCapriController::GetLinkConfig (CVE-2017-2443) on macOS, allowing kernel memory leakage via an out-of-bounds array index. It demonstrates the flaw by leaking kernel pointers, which could be weaponized for privilege escalation with heap grooming.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · cdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41790

This exploit targets a bounds-checking vulnerability in AppleIntelCapriController::GetLinkConfig (CVE-2017-2443) on macOS, allowing kernel memory leakage via an out-of-bounds array index. It demonstrates the flaw by leaking kernel pointers, which could be weaponized for privilege escalation with heap grooming.

Classification
Working Poc 90%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: macOS Sierra 10.12.2 (16C67) with Intel graphics drivers
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Intel graphics hardware · Access to the target macOS system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (4)

Core 4
Core References
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41790/
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 7.8
EPSS 0.0139
EPSS Percentile 80.8%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3
Published Apr 02, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026