CVE-2017-2545
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including macOS before 10.12.5, involving the 'IOGraphics' 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 the execution of malicious code by attackers, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may impact the availability of critical resources.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update macOS systems to version 10.12.5 or later to mitigate this vulnerability. Also, monitor third-party applications and restrict their permissions.
Other vulnerabilities in IOGraphics
See all- CVE-2016-1747High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2016-1746High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2015-5890High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5873High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5872High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5871High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.11 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
- CVE-2015-5783High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVE-2015-3770High
IOGraphics in Apple OS X before 10.10.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code 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 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "IOGraphics" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.