CVE-2017-7108: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

Wi-Fi. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Wi-Fi" component. It might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted Wi-Fi traffic.

Credit

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Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple WatchOS<4
4
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple tvOS<=10.2.2
Apple WatchOS<=3.2.3

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.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7108?

CVE-2017-7108 is a memory corruption issue in certain Apple products, including iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7108?

CVE-2017-7108 affects iOS, tvOS, and watchOS before version 11.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7108?

CVE-2017-7108 has a severity rating of 9.8 (Critical).

4

How can CVE-2017-7108 be exploited?

CVE-2017-7108 can be exploited by remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service.

5

Are there any patches available for CVE-2017-7108?

Yes, Apple has released updates to address CVE-2017-7108 in iOS 11, tvOS 11, and watchOS 4.

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