CVE-2017-7172

Name: CVE-2017-7172
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2018-04-03T06:29:02.703+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.33%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7172 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. EPSS estimates a 2.33% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. iCloud before 7.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CFNetwork Session" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.33%

81.3th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 11.2
Apple	Mac Os X	< 10.13.2
Apple	Tvos	< 11.2
Apple	Watchos	< 4.2
Apple	Icloud	< 7.2
Apple	Itunes	< 12.7.2

References

https://support.apple.com/HT208325Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208326Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208328Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208325Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208326Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208328Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Apr 3, 2018
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7172?

How severe is CVE-2017-7172?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7172 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.33% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7172?

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.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-7172?

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Source: NVD / NIST