CVE-2017-2489

MEDIUM

macOS < 10.12.4 - Unauthorized Kernel Memory Exposure via Intel Graphics Driver

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2489. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a lack of bounds checking in AppleIntelCapriController::getDisplayPipeCapability to disclose kernel memory, potentially defeating kASLR by reading vtable pointers. It uses IOConnectCallMethod to trigger the vulnerability and dump memory contents.

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 obtain sensitive information from kernel memory via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · cdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41798

This exploit leverages a lack of bounds checking in AppleIntelCapriController::getDisplayPipeCapability to disclose kernel memory, potentially defeating kASLR by reading vtable pointers. It uses IOConnectCallMethod to trigger the vulnerability and dump memory contents.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Info Leak
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: macOS Sierra 10.12.2 (16C67) with Intel graphics
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Intel graphics hardware · Access to the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97300
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207615
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41798/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0231
EPSS Percentile 81.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-200
Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3
Published Apr 02, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026