CVE-2017-2540

MediumCVSS 5.5/10Last modified Jun 17, 2026

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.

Metrics

CVSS 3.0 5.5/10CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Weakness enumeration

CWE-20

Affected software

No affected versions have been published.

Timeline

Published
May 22, 2017
Last modified
Jun 17, 2026
NVD status
Modified

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CVE-2017-2540: Medium severity, CVSS 5.5 | Vulnix