CVE-2017-7162
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (1.33%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 1.33% probability · 69th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- apple/iphone os · apple/mac os x · apple/tvos · apple/watchos
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.