CVE-2017-13879: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2017
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Updated

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.

Credit

Apple

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<11.2
11.2
iPhone OS<11.2

Event History

Dec 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the vulnerability ID?

The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-13879.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-13879?

The severity of CVE-2017-13879 is critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13879?

iOS versions before 11.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13879.

4

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.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-13879?

Yes, Apple has released a fix for CVE-2017-13879 in iOS 11.2.

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