Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2474

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

Kernel. An off-by-one issue was addressed through improved bounds checking.

Credit: Ian Beer Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
iOS<=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3
tvOS<=10.1.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=3.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2474?

    CVE-2017-2474 has a high severity rating due to an off-by-one error that can lead to security vulnerabilities.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2474?

    To fix CVE-2017-2474, update affected Apple devices to iOS version 10.3 or later, macOS version 10.12.4 or later, tvOS version 10.2 or later, and watchOS version 3.2 or later.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2474?

    CVE-2017-2474 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3, macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, tvOS versions prior to 10.2, and watchOS versions prior to 3.2.

  • Is CVE-2017-2474 a local or remote vulnerability?

    CVE-2017-2474 is considered a local vulnerability, as it requires local access to exploit.

  • What component is involved in CVE-2017-2474?

    CVE-2017-2474 involves the Kernel component of affected Apple operating systems.

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