CVE-2017-2472 is a use-after-free vulnerability in the Kernel component of Apple iOS before 10.3, macOS before 10.12.4, tvOS before 10.2, and watchOS before 3.2. This flaw allows an attacker, via a crafted application, to execute arbitrary code with privileged access or trigger a denial of service. Rated 7.8 HIGH on CVSS, it requires user interaction (UI:R) and local access (AV:L) for exploitation, leading to high impacts on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV or Hot List, an exploit (EDB-41791) demonstrating a use-after-free in macOS 10.12.3 exists, though there is no evidence of active exploitation or significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.12.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 3.1.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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