Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-6974
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the system-installation subsystem of the "System Integrity Protection" component. It allows attackers to modify the contents of a protected disk location via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Input validation
Products affected by CVE-2017-6974
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:10.12.3:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-6974
0.10%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 41 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-6974
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:P/A:N |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
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5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N |
1.8
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3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-6974
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-6974
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https://support.apple.com/HT207615
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12.4, Security Update 2017-001 El Capitan, and Security Update 2017-001 Yosemite - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Spoof URLs, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Modify Data and Gain Elevated Privileges - Securit
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140
Apple macOS APPLE-SA-2017-03-27-3 Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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