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CVE-2017-2370: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.3 is affected. tvOS before 10.1.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 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 (buffer overflow) via a crafted app.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-2370 is an Apple kernel vulnerability in older iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS releases. A malicious app could trigger privileged code execution or crash the device. Business urgency is highest where legacy Apple devices remain unmanaged or below Apple’s fixed versions.

Executive priority

Treat as a legacy-fleet remediation issue. Prioritize any unmanaged or unsupported Apple devices, especially where users can install apps outside controlled channels.

Technical view

The issue is a kernel buffer overflow affecting iOS before 10.2.1, macOS before 10.12.3, tvOS before 10.1.1, and watchOS before 3.1.3. The CVE description states exploitation requires a crafted app and can lead to privileged execution or denial of service.

Likely exposure

Exposure is mainly legacy Apple endpoints or devices that did not receive the 2017 Apple security updates. Modern, fully updated Apple fleets are unlikely to be affected based on the listed fixed-version thresholds.

Exploitation context

The bundle includes an Exploit-DB reference and a Google Project Zero reference, indicating public technical material exists. The CVE is not marked KEV, and the supplied sources do not state active exploitation.

Researcher notes

Evidence is sufficient for affected-version scoping and impact, but the bundle lacks CVSS, CWE, and detailed vendor remediation text beyond fixed versions. Avoid assuming active exploitation without KEV or another cited source.

Mitigation direction

  • Update iOS devices to 10.2.1 or later.
  • Update macOS systems to 10.12.3 or later.
  • Update tvOS devices to 10.1.1 or later.
  • Update watchOS devices to 3.1.3 or later.
  • Check Apple advisories for product-specific guidance.
  • Retire or isolate devices that cannot be updated.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple devices and record OS versions.
  • Flag systems below the fixed versions listed in the CVE.
  • Verify MDM or endpoint reports against Apple advisory thresholds.
  • Confirm unsupported legacy devices have compensating controls or removal plans.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
8

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Severity
Unknown
CVSS
Not scored
Known Exploited
No
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