CVE-2017-2422
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.4, related to the 'Multi-Touch' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service via a crafted app.
Risk Assessment
This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of service. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using outdated versions of macOS.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in Multi-Touch
See all- CVE-2017-2543High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.5, related to the 'Multi-Touch' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2017-2542High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.5, related to the 'Multi-Touch' component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Multi-Touch" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.