CVE-2017-2399: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Pasteboard" component. It allows physically pr...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Pasteboard" component. It allows physically proximate attackers to read the pasteboard by leveraging the use of an encryption key derived only from the hardware UID (rather than that UID in addition to the user passcode).

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.14%

3.8th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-326

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 10.2.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97138Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038139
https://support.apple.com/HT207617Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97138Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038139
https://support.apple.com/HT207617Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 2, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-2399?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Pasteboard" component. It allows physically proximate attackers to read the pasteboard by leveraging the use of an encryption key derived only from the hardware UID (rather than that UID in addition to the user passcode).

How severe is CVE-2017-2399?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-2399 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.14% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2399?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

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