CVE-2017-2483

HIGH

iPhone OS < 10.3, macOS < 10.12.4, tvOS < 10.2, watchOS < 3.2 - Kernel Buffer Overflow via Crafted App

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2483. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit leverages an off-by-one error in the MacOS kernel's audit_pipe_open function to achieve kernel memory corruption, leading to a root-to-kernel privilege escalation. By manipulating the minor device number and triggering audit message enqueue failures, the PoC corrupts kernel memory structures.

Description

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. A buffer overflow allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · cdosmacos
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41797

This exploit leverages an off-by-one error in the MacOS kernel's audit_pipe_open function to achieve kernel memory corruption, leading to a root-to-kernel privilege escalation. By manipulating the minor device number and triggering audit message enqueue failures, the PoC corrupts kernel memory structures.

Classification
Working Poc 100%
Attack Type
Lpe
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: MacOS kernel (tested on 10.12.3)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Access to create device nodes (mknod) · Root access to enable auditing
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (7)

Core 7
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97137
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207601
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207615
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038138
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207602
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41797/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207617

Scores

CVSS v3 7.8
EPSS 0.0516
EPSS Percentile 90.1%
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 Apr 02, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026