What is CVE-2017-2351?

CVE-2017-2351 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone OS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2017-02-20.

How severe is CVE-2017-2351?

Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.

Is CVE-2017-2351 known to be exploited?

2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.

Improper input validation in Apple Iphone OS

CVE-2017-2351

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WiFi" component, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the activation-lock protection mechanism and view the home screen via unspecified vectors.

Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)

Published 2017-02-20 · last modified 2026-06-17.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 2.4 (Low). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:P/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N.

EPSS exploit prediction

EPSS: 0.003 (25.4th percentile), scored 2026-09-30.

Very low probability of exploitation in the next 30 days; routine patching cadence is appropriate. 25th percentile — 25.4% of CVEs in the catalogue have a lower EPSS than this one. How to read EPSS.

EPSS over last 30 days · oldest: 0.003 · newest: 0.003 · change: 0.000

Affected products

Apple Iphone OS

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-20 — Improper Input Validation

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

www.securityfocus.com/bid/95722 (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry)
support.apple.com/HT207482 (Vendor Advisory)
www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668 (vdb-entry)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2351?: CVE-2017-2351 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone OS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 2.4/10. Published 2017-02-20.
How severe is CVE-2017-2351?: Low severity. CVSS v3 base score is 2.4 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-2351 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.