CVE-2017-7154 EXPLOIT
6.6
MEDIUM · CVSS 3.0 · EPSS 1.1% (pctl 66)
Patch early
A public exploit exists.
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. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (system crash).
Scoring
| CVSS | 6.6 (MEDIUM, v3.0) |
|---|---|
| Vector | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:H |
| EPSS | 1.13% — more likely to be exploited than 66% of all CVEs |
| Weakness | CWE-20 |
| On CISA KEV | no |
| Public exploit | yes |
| Published | 2017-12-27 |
| Last modified | 2026-06-17 |
Affected (3)
| Vendor | Product |
|---|---|
| apple | iphone os |
| apple | mac os x |
| apple | tvos |
Public exploits
| Source | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| exploit-db | macOS - 'process_policy' Stack Leak Through Uninitialized Field | 2018-01-11 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103134
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43521/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103134
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43521/
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