SB2017040203 - Input validation error in Apple MAC OS X
Published: April 2, 2017 Updated: August 8, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017040203
Severity
Medium
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Data manipulation
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Input validation error (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-6974)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
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.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.