CVE-2017-2472: Use After Free

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

Kernel. A use after free issue was addressed through improved memory management.

Other sources

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. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted app.

Credit

Ian Beer(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS<10.3
10.3
Apple iPhone OS<=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3
Apple tvOS<=10.1.1
Apple WatchOS<=3.1.3

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.3

Event History

Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2472?

CVE-2017-2472 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to cause a use after free condition.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2472?

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.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2472?

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.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2017-2472?

CVE-2017-2472 involves a use after free issue in the Kernel component of affected Apple software.

5

Is my device vulnerable to CVE-2017-2472?

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.

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