CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2451

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 10.3, macOS before 10.12.4, tvOS before 10.2, and watchOS before 3.2. The issue involves the 'Security' component and allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability could lead to serious consequences, including system takeover or disruption of service. Organizations should be aware of the risks associated with using outdated software versions.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update all affected systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Regular monitoring and software updates should be part of the organization's security strategy.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" 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