CVE-2017-13879: Buffer Overflow
IOMobileFrameBuffer. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Other sources
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOMobileFrameBuffer" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-13080
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-13879.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13879?
The severity of CVE-2017-13879 is critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13879?
iOS versions before 11.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13879.
What is the impact of CVE-2017-13879?
CVE-2017-13879 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service through memory corruption.
Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-13879?
Yes, Apple has released a fix for CVE-2017-13879 in iOS 11.2.