CVE-2017-2351 Security feature bypass in n/a

Low 2.4 Published Updated

Physically proximate attackers can bypass iOS activation lock to view the home screen via the WiFi component.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2351?

CVE-2017-2351 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WiFi" component, which allows physically proximate attackers to bypass the activation-lock protection mechanism and view the home screen via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-20

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2351?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2351?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2351 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2351 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2351 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-r2wp-fjqv-rv32.

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