SB2017052214 - Memory corruption in Apple macOS



SB2017052214 - Memory corruption in Apple macOS

Published: May 22, 2017 Updated: September 14, 2018

Security Bulletin ID SB2017052214
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
Exploitation vector Remote access
Highest impact Code execution

Breakdown by Severity

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Description

This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.


1) Memory corruption (CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2527)

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to lack of bounds checking in CAMediaTimingFunctionBuiltin when processing malicious data. A remote attacker can send a specially crafted graphic file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption in CoreAnimation and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.

Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in full system compromise.

Remediation

Install update from vendor's website.