CVE-2017-2474: High severity Apple iOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

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

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. An off-by-one error allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context 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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Jun 20, 58461
Event
09:31 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

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.

2

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.

3

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.

4

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

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

5

What component is involved in CVE-2017-2474?

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

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