CVE-2017-2524 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in the TextInput component of Apple iOS (before 10.3.2), macOS (before 10.12.5), tvOS (before 10.2.1), and watchOS (before 3.2.2). This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through crafted data. With a CVSS score of 9.8 (CRITICAL), it presents a high risk due to its network-based attack vector and lack of user interaction required. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-42051) exists detailing a heap corruption exploit, and the vulnerability has garnered significant community discussion.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 10.3.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.12.5CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 3.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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