Intrusion PreventionApple.macOS.HelpViewer.X.Help.Script.XSS
Description
This indicates an attack attempt to exploit a Cross Site Scripting vulnerability in Apple MacOS.
The vulnerability is due to an error when the vulnerable software attempts to handle a maliciously crafted request. An attacker can exploit this by tricking a user into viewing the data and execute arbitrary script code within the context of the application.
Affected Products
Apple MacOS 10.12.2 and previous versions.
Impact
System Compromise: Remote attackers can execute arbitrary script code within the context of the target user
Recommended Actions
Apply the most recent upgrade or patch from the vendor.
https://support.apple.com/HT207483
Telemetry
Coverage
| IPS (Regular DB) | |
| IPS (Extended DB) |
| ID | 43942 |
| Created | Apr 25, 2017 |
| Updated | May 02, 2022 |
| Risk |
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| CVE ID | CVE-2017-2361 |
| Exploit Prediction Score | 26.31% |
| Default Action | drop |
| Active | |
| Affected OS | MacOS |
| Affected App | Apple |