CVE-2017-6978

HIGH

Apple <10.12.5 - RCE/DoS

Title source: llm

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "Accessibility Framework" 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/42056

References (3)

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0191
EPSS Percentile 83.3%
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 < 10.12.4
Published May 22, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026