CVE-2017-7162: Buffer Overflow
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" 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
IOKit. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
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Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
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-2017-13887
- CVE-2017-9798
- CVE-2017-13892
- CVE-2017-1000254
- CVE-2017-13872
- CVE-2017-15422
- CVE-2017-13883
- CVE-2017-7163
- CVE-2017-7155
- CVE-2017-13878
- CVE-2017-13875
- CVE-2017-7159
- CVE-2017-13848
- CVE-2017-13858
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-13871
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-3735
- CVE-2017-12837
- CVE-2017-7158
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2017-13886
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7162?
CVE-2017-7162 is a memory corruption vulnerability in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
How severe is CVE-2017-7162?
CVE-2017-7162 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7162?
iOS before version 11.2, macOS before version 10.13.2, tvOS before version 11.2, and watchOS before version 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-7162.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7162?
You can fix CVE-2017-7162 by updating to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS provided by Apple.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7162?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7162 on the Apple support website using the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/HT208325), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/HT208327), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/HT208331).