CVE-2017-7165: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2017
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Updated

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. watchOS before 4.2 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.

Other sources

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

Credit

360 Security(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

18 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11.2
11.2
Apple WatchOS<4.2
4.2
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7.2
12.7.2
Apple iOS<11.2
11.2
Apple Safari<11.0.2
Apple iPhone OS<11.2
Apple tvOS<11.2
Apple WatchOS<4.2
Apple iCloud<7.2
Microsoft Windows
Apple iTunes<12.7.2
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=16.04
Canonical Ubuntu Linux=17.10
All of the following
Apple iCloud<7.2
Microsoft Windows
All of the following
Apple iTunes<12.7.2
Microsoft Windows
debian/webkit2gtk
2.44.2-1~deb11u12.50.4-1~deb11u12.50.4-1~deb12u12.50.4-1~deb13u12.50.5-1

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·06:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jan 11, 2024
Data Sourced
via Launchpad·10:38 PM
Description
Feb 19, 2026
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·08:53 PM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
Feb 20, 2026
Data Sourced
via Debian·08:54 PM
DescriptionAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7165?

CVE-2017-7165 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7165?

iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, tvOS before 11.2, and watchOS before 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-7165.

3

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7165?

CVE-2017-7165 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high severity).

4

How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-7165?

To fix CVE-2017-7165, you should update your Apple products to the latest available versions, such as iOS 11.2, Safari 11.0.2, iCloud 7.2 (Windows), iTunes 12.7.2 (Windows), tvOS 11.2, and watchOS 4.2.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7165?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7165 on the Apple support website, specifically the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/HT208324), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/HT208325), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/HT208326).

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