CVE-2017-7156: Buffer Overflow
WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
Other sources
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. Safari before 11.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 7.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2 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.
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Affected Software
Event History
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-13864
- CVE-2017-15422
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7156?
The severity of CVE-2017-7156 is high with a severity value of 8.8.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7156?
iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2 are affected by CVE-2017-7156.
What is the component involved in CVE-2017-7156?
The component involved in CVE-2017-7156 is WebKit.
Are Windows systems vulnerable to CVE-2017-7156?
No, Windows systems are not vulnerable to CVE-2017-7156.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7156?
Update your iOS to version 11.2 or later, Safari to version 11.0.2 or later, iCloud on Windows to version 7.2 or later, iTunes on Windows to version 12.7.2 or later, and tvOS to version 11.2 or later to fix CVE-2017-7156.