What is CVE-2017-2440?

CVE-2017-2440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-04-02.

How severe is CVE-2017-2440?

High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.

Is CVE-2017-2440 known to be exploited?

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

Integer overflow in Apple Iphone Os

CVE-2017-2440

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 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 (integer overflow) via a crafted app.

Vulnerability class: Integer Overflow

EPSS: 0.015 (71.2th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.

CVSS v3 metric

CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.

Affected products

Weakness classification (CWE)

CWE-190 — Integer Overflow or Wraparound

Public proof-of-concept exploits

References

product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2440?: CVE-2017-2440 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, classified under Integer Overflow or Wraparound. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-04-02.
How severe is CVE-2017-2440?: High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
Is CVE-2017-2440 known to be exploited?: 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.