CVE-2017-2370

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 5 public exploits for CVE-2017-2370. PoCs published by Google Security Research, Peterpan0927, Rootkitsmm-zz.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages a kernel heap overflow in the `mach_voucher_extract_attr_recipe_trap` function due to improper validation of user-controlled input, allowing arbitrary kernel read/write on macOS Sierra 10.12.1 and iOS 10.2.

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 (buffer overflow) via a crafted app.

Exploits (5)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · textdosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41163

This exploit leverages a kernel heap overflow in the `mach_voucher_extract_attr_recipe_trap` function due to improper validation of user-controlled input, allowing arbitrary kernel read/write on macOS Sierra 10.12.1 and iOS 10.2.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apple macOS Sierra 10.12.1, iOS 10.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable macOS or iOS device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WRITEUP 20 stars
by Peterpan0927 · poc
https://github.com/Peterpan0927/CVE-2017-2370

This is a detailed writeup explaining the exploitation of CVE-2017-2370, a heap overflow vulnerability in the `mach_voucher_extract_attr_recipe_trap` function in iOS 10 and macOS 10.12. It describes the vulnerability, heap feng shui techniques, and steps to achieve privilege escalation.

Classification
Writeup 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Theoretical
Target: iOS 10 and macOS 10.12
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to a vulnerable iOS 10 or macOS 10.12 system
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC 1 stars
by Rootkitsmm-zz · poc
https://github.com/Rootkitsmm-zz/extra_recipe-iOS-10.2

This is a kernel arbitrary read/write exploit for CVE-2017-2370 targeting iOS 10.2. It leverages a heap overflow in the mach_voucher_extract_attr_recipe_trap function to achieve local privilege escalation (LPE) on vulnerable iOS devices.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: iOS 10.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Physical or remote access to a vulnerable iOS 10.2 device · Ability to execute arbitrary code in a user context
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by ldebug · poc
https://github.com/ldebug/extra_recipe

This repository contains a kernel arbitrary read/write exploit for CVE-2017-2370, targeting iOS 10.2. The exploit leverages a heap overflow in the `mach_voucher_extract_attr_recipe_trap` function to achieve privilege escalation.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: iOS 10.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: iOS 10.2 device · Physical or remote access to the target device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →
nomisec WORKING POC
by maximehip · poc
https://github.com/maximehip/extra_recipe

This is a kernel arbitrary read/write exploit for CVE-2017-2370 targeting iOS 10.2. It leverages a heap overflow in the `mach_voucher_extract_attr_recipe_trap` function to achieve privilege escalation via controlled kernel memory corruption.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Complex
Reliability
Reliable
Target: Apple iOS 10.2
No auth needed
Prerequisites: iOS 10.2 device · Physical or local access to the device
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Exploit, Issue Tracking, Third Party Advisory x_refsource_misc
https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1004
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41163/
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
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 0.4480
EPSS Percentile 97.7%
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-119
Status published
Products (4)
apple/iphone_os < 10.2.1
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.3
apple/tvos < 10.1.1
apple/watchos < 3.1.3
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026