Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-2461
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 "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted text message.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-2461
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-2461
2.51%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 84 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-2461
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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5.0
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
10.0
|
2.9
|
NIST | |
|
7.5
|
HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
3.9
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-2461
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product does not properly control the allocation and maintenance of a limited resource.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-2461
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https://support.apple.com/HT207601
About the security content of tvOS 10.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207602
About the security content of watchOS 3.2 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207615
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12.4, Security Update 2017-001 El Capitan, and Security Update 2017-001 Yosemite - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97137
Apple iOS/tvOS/macOS/watchOS Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT207617
About the security content of iOS 10.3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Spoof URLs, and Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information and Let Local Users Modify Data and Gain Elevated Privileges - Securit
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