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CVE-2017-2472

Published: Apr 2, 2017Updated: May 13, 2026 Sources: CVE List NVD BDUCWE-416
7.8HIGH
NVD MITRE
EPSS Score
4.6%
Top 9.0%
CISA KEV
Not in KEV
Exploits
1 Known
Remediation
Patch Available
Self-Check
OpenVAS

Description

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 (use-after-free) via a crafted app.

In plain language

AI Worth attention

CVE-2017-2472 is a serious Apple system bug in iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS versions older than the ones below; if your business devices are on older firmware, you should update because attackers may be able to run code or crash devices.

Executive summary

CVE-2017-2472 is a kernel issue (CWE-416) in certain Apple products that can be triggered by a crafted app to achieve arbitrary code execution in a privileged context or cause a denial of service; public exploit code exists.

If affected, business impact
Device compromiseSensitive data exposureFull system crashService downtime

What to do now

  1. Check each affected device’s OS version (iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS) and note whether it is older than: iOS 10.3, macOS 10.12.4, tvOS 10.2, or watchOS 3.2.
  2. If a device is older than the fixed version for its OS, update to at least the fixed version (or later).
  3. After updating, confirm the device reports the new OS version and that it successfully completes the update process.
  4. If you cannot update immediately, restrict which apps users can install/open and prevent untrusted apps from running until updates are possible.
Patch / advisory Some work to apply

CVSS Vector Breakdown

AV:LAC:LPR:NUI:RS:UC:HI:HA:H
Exploitability
AV:LAttack Vector
Local
AC:LAttack Complexity
Low
PR:NPrivileges Required
None
UI:RUser Interaction
Required
Scope
S:UScope
Unchanged
Impact
C:HConfidentiality
High
I:HIntegrity
High
A:HAvailability
High
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Weaknesses

CWE-416

Affected Products

Apple Inc.
commercial·USaka apple, apple computer
iOSEmbeddedOS
Operating Systems / mobile-os
MacOSOn-premOS
Operating Systems / unix-bsd
tvosEmbeddedOS
Operating Systems / mobile-os
watchosEmbeddedOS
Operating Systems / mobile-os
and 3 more affected products View all →

Exploitability

1 exploit source identified

Exploit details including PoC links, Metasploit modules, and scanner templates are available after registration.

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Attack Graph

Products CVE Techniques Tactics

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MITRE ATT&CK

2 techniques
Initial Access
Privilege Escalation
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References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97137
securityfocus.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207601
support.apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207602
support.apple.com
and 8 more references View all →

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