CVE-2017-7074
5.5 · MEDIUMAn issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
Overview
CVE-2017-7074 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 23, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
Technical description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "AppSandbox" component. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service via a crafted app.
Remediation
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
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Frequently asked questions
What is CVE-2017-7074?
CVE-2017-7074 is a medium-severity vulnerability. It was published on October 23, 2017 and has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5 (MEDIUM).
How severe is CVE-2017-7074?
This vulnerability has a CVSS 3.0 base score of 5.5, rated MEDIUM. It requires local or adjacent network access to exploit. No authentication or special privileges are required for exploitation.
How do I fix or remediate CVE-2017-7074?
Check the references section for vendor advisories, patches, and mitigation guidance. If immediate patching is not possible, review the CVSS vector to understand the attack surface and apply compensating controls such as network segmentation or access restrictions.
How can CyberStrike help with CVE-2017-7074?
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