CVE-2017-2482 is a buffer overflow 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 to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context through a crafted application. With a CVSS score of 7.8 (High), it requires user interaction (UI:R) and local access (AV:L), but can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an exploit (EDB-41796) targeting the 'bpf' heap overflow in macOS/iOS Kernel 10.12.3 is publicly available, though there is no evidence of widespread 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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