CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2449

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

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 (use-after-free) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to the execution of malicious code by attackers, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may affect service availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update operating systems to the latest version to mitigate this vulnerability. Also, monitor Bluetooth applications and restrict their use to trusted sources.

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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 (use-after-free) via a crafted app.

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