CVE-2017-2516

MEDIUM

Apple <10.12.5 - Info Disclosure

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42047

References (3)

Core 3
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207797
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42047/

Scores

CVSS v3 5.0
EPSS 0.0194
EPSS Percentile 83.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

Status published
Products (1)
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.4
Published May 22, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026