CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2370

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. Affected systems include iOS before 10.2.1, macOS before 10.12.3, tvOS before 10.1.1, and watchOS before 3.1.3. This issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to the execution of malicious code by attackers, potentially leading to data loss or system takeover. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may impact the availability of critical services.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update all affected systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Monitoring installed applications on these devices for potential malicious software is also advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.3 is affected. tvOS before 10.1.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted app.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS