CVE-2017-6990

MEDIUM

macOS < 10.12.5 - Memory Read Restriction Bypass in HFS

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 "HFS" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.

References (2)

Core 2
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207797
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0079
EPSS Percentile 52.6%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/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