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CVE-2017-7022: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.6 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.3 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 (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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Plain-English summary

CVE-2017-7022 is an Apple kernel memory corruption issue. A malicious crafted app could gain privileged code execution or crash the device. The listed fixes are iOS 10.3.3, macOS 10.12.6, tvOS 10.2.2, and watchOS 3.2.3 or later.

Executive priority

Prioritize remediation where unsupported or unmanaged Apple devices remain in business use. The issue is old, but kernel-level impact makes lingering exposure unacceptable on devices that handle sensitive data or access corporate systems.

Technical view

The CVE affects the Apple Kernel component on iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS versions before the listed security updates. The source bundle describes arbitrary code execution in a privileged context or denial of service through a crafted app, with no CVSS or CWE provided.

Likely exposure

Exposure is most likely on legacy Apple endpoints, Apple TVs, and watches still running versions older than iOS 10.3.3, macOS 10.12.6, tvOS 10.2.2, or watchOS 3.2.3.

Exploitation context

The provided sources do not show CISA KEV listing or active exploitation. The described attack requires a crafted app, so app installation and execution controls matter. The bundle does not provide exploit maturity, proof-of-concept status, or attack complexity details.

Researcher notes

Evidence is limited to the CVE record and Apple advisory references. No CVSS, CWE, exploit status, or detailed root-cause information is included in the bundle. Treat conclusions about attack path beyond crafted app execution as unconfirmed.

Mitigation direction

  • Upgrade affected Apple systems to the fixed versions or later.
  • Check Apple security advisories for device-specific update guidance.
  • Retire or isolate devices that cannot receive supported updates.
  • Restrict installation of untrusted apps on legacy Apple devices.
  • Use MDM to enforce minimum operating system versions.

Validation and detection

  • Inventory Apple devices and record OS versions.
  • Flag iOS versions before 10.3.3.
  • Flag macOS versions before 10.12.6.
  • Flag tvOS versions before 10.2.2 and watchOS versions before 3.2.3.
  • Confirm MDM or endpoint reports show updated versions.
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Confidence
medium
Sources
6

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CVSS
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Known Exploited
No
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