CVE-2017-2501

HIGH

iPhone OS < 10.3.2, macOS < 10.12.5, tvOS < 10.2.1, watchOS < 3.2.2 - Race Condition in Kernel

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2501. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This exploit demonstrates a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the MacOS/iOS kernel due to improper locking in unix domain socket file descriptor externalization. It leverages zone poisoning to achieve a reliable crash, targeting MacOS 10.12.3.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Google Security Research · cdosmultiple

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42054

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This exploit demonstrates a use-after-free (UAF) vulnerability in the MacOS/iOS kernel due to improper locking in unix domain socket file descriptor externalization. It leverages zone poisoning to achieve a reliable crash, targeting MacOS 10.12.3.

Classification

Working Poc 95%

Attack Type

Dos

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: MacOS/iOS kernel (tested on MacOS 10.12.3 (16D32))

No auth needed

Prerequisites: MacOS/iOS system with vulnerable kernel · Ability to execute code on the target system

MITRE ATT&CK