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OS X update for Kernel (CVE-2017-2398)

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OS X update for Kernel (CVE-2017-2398)

Severity
9
CVSS
(AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C)
Published
03/28/2017
Created
07/25/2018
Added
03/28/2017
Modified
03/18/2020

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Solution(s)

  • apple-osx-upgrade-10_12_4

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