CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2429

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.4, related to the 'FinderKit' component. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging unexpected permission changes during an iCloud Sharing Send Link action.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to unauthorized access to data, potentially leading to information leaks or breaches of user privacy.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update macOS to version 10.12.4 or later to mitigate this vulnerability and to monitor access permissions in the context of iCloud sharing.

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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 "FinderKit" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass intended access restrictions in opportunistic circumstances by leveraging unexpected permission changes during an iCloud Sharing Send Link action.

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