VULNERABILITY INTELLIGENCE
CVE-2017-2540
CVSS score5.5 MEDIUM
EPSS probability0.97%
CISA KEVNot currently listed
Published2017-05-22
Last modified2026-06-17
CVSS vectorCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
Description
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 bypass intended memory-read restrictions via a crafted app.
Weakness classification
- CWE-20: Improper Input Validation
Primary references
- product-security@apple.com
- product-security@apple.com — Vendor Advisory
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
- af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108 — Vendor Advisory