CVE-2017-2426: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows remote attac...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from local files via a file: URL in an iBooks file.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

1.23%

65.0th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-200

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.12.3

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
https://s1gnalcha0s.github.io/ibooks/epub/2017/03/27/This-book-reads-you-using-JavaScript.html
https://support.apple.com/HT207615Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97140Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
https://s1gnalcha0s.github.io/ibooks/epub/2017/03/27/This-book-reads-you-using-JavaScript.html
https://support.apple.com/HT207615Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2426?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from local files via a file: URL in an iBooks file.

How severe is CVE-2017-2426?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2426 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.23% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2426?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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