CVE-2017-2548
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in macOS versions before 10.12.5 related to the 'WindowServer' 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 unauthorized code execution, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may affect system availability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update macOS systems to version 10.12.5 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.
Other vulnerabilities in WindowServer
See all- CVE-2017-2541High
An issue was discovered in macOS before version 10.12.5 related to the 'WindowServer' 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-2017-2537High
An issue was discovered in macOS versions before 10.12.5 related to the 'WindowServer' 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-2016-4710High
WindowServer in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to obtain root access via vectors that leverage 'type confusion.'
- CVE-2016-4709High
WindowServer in Apple OS X before 10.12 allows local users to obtain root access via vectors that leverage 'type confusion'.
- CVE-2014-1314High
WindowServer in Apple OS X through 10.9.2 does not prevent session creation by a sandboxed application, allowing attackers to bypass the sandbox protection mechanism and execute arbitrary code via a crafted application.
Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "WindowServer" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.