CVE-2017-7114: Buffer Overflow

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Other sources

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit

Alex Plaskett(MWR InfoSecurity)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13
Apple WatchOS<4
4
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.6
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 the severity of CVE-2017-7114?

The severity of CVE-2017-7114 is critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7114?

This vulnerability affects iOS versions before 11, macOS versions before 10.13, tvOS versions before 11, and watchOS versions before 4.

3

Can attackers execute arbitrary code with CVE-2017-7114?

Yes, attackers can execute arbitrary code with CVE-2017-7114 in a privileged context.

4

What is the remedy for CVE-2017-7114?

The remedy for CVE-2017-7114 is to update to iOS 11 (or higher), macOS High Sierra 10.13 (or higher), tvOS 11 (or higher), or watchOS 4 (or higher).

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7114?

More information about CVE-2017-7114 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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