CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2473

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in the 'Kernel' component of certain Apple products, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app. Affected versions include iOS before 10.3, macOS before 10.12.4, tvOS before 10.2, and watchOS before 3.2.

Risk Assessment

Organizations may be exposed to the execution of malicious code by attackers, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may impact system availability.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update all affected Apple products to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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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 "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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