How severe is CVE-2017-2374?

CVE-2017-2374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-2374 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2374?

CVE-2017-2374 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2374?

Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.

When was CVE-2017-2374 published?

CVE-2017-2374 was published on 2017-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-2374

CVE-2017-2374 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Garageband with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-119.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.8)
CVSS v2: 6.8
EPSS exploit prediction: 2% (73rd percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-119
Affected product: Apple Garageband
Published: 2017-02-20
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. GarageBand before 10.1.6 is affected. The issue involves the "Projects" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted GarageBand project file.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-2374?: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. GarageBand before 10.1.6 is affected. The issue involves the "Projects" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted GarageBand project file.
How severe is CVE-2017-2374?: CVE-2017-2374 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.8, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-2374 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 2% (73rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2374?: CVE-2017-2374 affects Apple Garageband. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2374?: Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
When was CVE-2017-2374 published?: CVE-2017-2374 was published on 2017-02-20 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (1)

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