CVE-2017-6988

Published: May 22, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

5.9

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:H/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Exploitability: 2.2 / Impact: 3.6

Source: NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "802.1X" component. It allows remote attackers to discover the network credentials of arbitrary users by operating a crafted network that requires 802.1X authentication, because EAP-TLS certificate validation mishandles certificate changes.

Affected (1)

Products: Apple: Mac Os X

1 product

Configuration A

1 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Mac Os X	Up to 10.12.4

Related CWEs

Improper Certificate Validation

The product does not validate, or incorrectly validates, a certificate.

References (4)

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

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