CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2425

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.4, related to the 'SecurityFoundation' component. A double free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk of remote code execution, potentially allowing an attacker to gain control over the system. Organizations should be aware of the potential threats associated with outdated system versions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring and verifying certificates used within the organization can help minimize risk.

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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 "SecurityFoundation" component. A double free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted certificate.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS