CVE-2017-2360

HIGH

Apple <10.2.1, <10.12.3, <10.1.1, <3.1.3 - RCE/DoS

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2360. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in the XNU kernel (CVE-2017-2360) by racing task_set_special_port and host_self_trap to trigger a kernel panic or potential privilege escalation. The code demonstrates the lack of proper locking in host_self_trap, leading to a UaF condition.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.3 is affected. tvOS before 10.1.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 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 (use-after-free) via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · cdosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41165

This PoC exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in the XNU kernel (CVE-2017-2360) by racing task_set_special_port and host_self_trap to trigger a kernel panic or potential privilege escalation. The code demonstrates the lack of proper locking in host_self_trap, leading to a UaF condition.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Racy
Target: Apple XNU kernel (macOS 10.12.1)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: macOS 10.12.1 or vulnerable XNU kernel · local access to the target system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95729
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207487
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207483
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95731
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207485
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41165/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207482
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0324
EPSS Percentile 87.5%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-416
Status published
Products (5)
apple/iphone_os < 10.2.1
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3
apple/tvos < 10.1.1
apple/watchos < 3.1.3
webkitgtk/webkitgtk\+ < 2.16.3
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026