CVE-2017-7081: Input Validation

Published Sep 12, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. iCloud before 7.0 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Other sources

WebKit. A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Credit

Apple

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple Safari<=10.1.2
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple tvOS<=10.2.2
Apple iCloud<=6.9.1
Apple iTunes<=12.6.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is vulnerability CVE-2017-7081?

Vulnerability CVE-2017-7081 is a memory corruption issue in the WebKit component.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7081?

iOS before 11, Safari before 11, iCloud before 7.0 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7 on Windows, and tvOS before 11 are affected.

3

How severe is vulnerability CVE-2017-7081?

Vulnerability CVE-2017-7081 has a severity score of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2017-7081?

Update to the latest version of iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, or tvOS to fix vulnerability CVE-2017-7081.

5

Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2017-7081?

You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2017-7081 on the Apple support page (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208142) and the SecurityFocus (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100985) and SecurityTracker (http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384) websites.

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