First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )
Kernel. A use after free issue was addressed through improved memory management.
Credit: Ian Beer Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS | <10.3 | 10.3 |
Apple iPhone OS | <=10.2.1 | |
macOS Yosemite | <=10.12.3 | |
tvOS | <=10.1.1 | |
watchOS | <=3.1.3 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-2472 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a use after free condition.
To mitigate CVE-2017-2472, users should upgrade their affected Apple devices to iOS 10.3, macOS 10.12.4, tvOS 10.2, or watchOS 3.2 or later.
CVE-2017-2472 affects iOS versions before 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.
CVE-2017-2472 involves a use after free issue in the Kernel component of affected Apple software.
If your Apple device is running iOS before 10.3, macOS before 10.12.4, tvOS before 10.2, or watchOS before 3.2, it is vulnerable to CVE-2017-2472.