Vulnerability 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. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 10.2.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.3 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 10.1.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 3.1.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97137Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1083ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207615Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207617Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41778/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97137Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1083ExploitThird Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207601Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207602Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207615Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207617Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-2456?
CVE-2017-2456 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). 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 "...
How severe is CVE-2017-2456?
CVE-2017-2456 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-2456?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.