CVE-2017-2420
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.4, related to the 'Bluetooth' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to arbitrary code execution by attackers, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover. Additionally, the denial of service capability could impact service availability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest version of macOS to mitigate this vulnerability. Monitoring Bluetooth applications and restricting their use to trusted sources is also advised.
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Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Bluetooth" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.