CVE-2017-7111: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 12, 2017
·
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. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Apple, Wei Yuan(Baidu Security Lab working with Trend Micro), Qixun Zhao@@S0rryMybad(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team), Samuel Gro, Niklas Baumstark(Trend Micro), Tim Michaud@@TimGMichaud(Leviathan Security Group), Wang Junjie, Wei Lei, Liu Yang(Nanyang Technological University working with Trend Micro), Wei Yuan(Baidu Security Lab), Felipe Freitas(Instituto Tecnol), Masato Kinugawa, Mario Heiderich(Cure53), Liu Yang(Nanyang Technological University), likemeng(Baidu Secutity Lab), likemeng(Baidu Security Lab), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), chenqin (陈钦)(Ant)

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 CVE-2017-7111?

CVE-2017-7111 is a vulnerability in Apple products that involves the WebKit component, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7111?

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

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7111?

CVE-2017-7111 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7111?

To fix CVE-2017-7111, update your iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes, and tvOS to the latest versions.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7111?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7111 at the following sources: [Apple support page](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208142), [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100986), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384).

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