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7.8

Apple devices can run code from crafted font files

CVE-2017-2487 · published 9 years ago
Summary

iOS versions before 10.3, macOS before 10.12.4, tvOS before 10.2 and watchOS before 3.2 are affected. A specially crafted font file can cause the device to crash or allow an attacker to run their own code. Install the latest operating system updates to fix the problem.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple iphone_os <= 10.2.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple mac_os_x <= 10.12.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple tvos <= 10.1.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple watchos <= 3.1.3
cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 th...
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 "FontParser" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted font file.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
7.8 High
Exploitation
2% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published2 Apr 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-2487 · NVD
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