How severe is CVE-2017-7151?

CVE-2017-7151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.

Is CVE-2017-7151 being actively exploited?

It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

What products are affected by CVE-2017-7151?

CVE-2017-7151 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7151?

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-2017-7151 published?

CVE-2017-7151 was published on 2019-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

CVE-2017-7151

CVE-2017-7151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0. 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-362.

Key facts

Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.0)
CVSS v2: 5.1
EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (59th percentile)
Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
Weakness: CWE-362
Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
Published: 2019-04-03
Last modified: 2026-06-17

Description

A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, tvOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, iTunes 12.7.2 for Windows, macOS High Sierra 10.13.4.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2017-7151?: A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, tvOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, iTunes 12.7.2 for Windows, macOS High Sierra 10.13.4.
How severe is CVE-2017-7151?: CVE-2017-7151 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.0, rated high severity. It is exploitable over local access with high attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity high, and availability high.
Is CVE-2017-7151 being actively exploited?: It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (59th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-7151?: CVE-2017-7151 primarily affects Apple Iphone Os. In total, 5 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7151?: 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-2017-7151 published?: CVE-2017-7151 was published on 2019-04-03 and last updated on 2026-06-17.

References

Affected products (5)

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