CVE-2017-6986

7.8 HIGH
Published: May 22, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows attackers to conduct sandbox-escape attacks or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207797
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT207797
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

4 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.7%
47th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple