CVE-2017-2522
CriticalSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products affecting iOS before 10.3.2, macOS before 10.12.5, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2. The issue involves the 'CoreFoundation' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via crafted data.
Risk Assessment
Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, potentially leading to serious security implications for systems and user data. It may also result in application crashes and memory corruption.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring systems for suspicious activity is advised.
Original NVD description (English source)
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreFoundation" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via crafted data.