CVE-2017-7163: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 6, 2017
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Updated

Intel Graphics Driver. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Intel Graphics Driver" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit

Yu Wang(Didi Research America), Yu Wang(Didi Research America), Yu Wang(Didi Research America)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.2

Event History

Dec 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the CVE ID for this vulnerability?

The CVE ID for this vulnerability is CVE-2017-7163.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7163?

The severity of CVE-2017-7163 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7163?

macOS before 10.13.2, macOS High Sierra up to 10.13.2, Sierra, and El Capitan are affected by CVE-2017-7163.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-7163?

Attackers can exploit CVE-2017-7163 to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

5

Is there a fix available for CVE-2017-7163?

Yes, a fix is available. Users should update their macOS to version 10.13.2 or later to mitigate this vulnerability.

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