CVE-2017-7171: 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. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreAnimation" 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

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

Credit

360 Security(Trend Micro), Tencent Keen Security Lab@@keen_lab(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11.2
11.2
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple WatchOS<4.2
4.2
Apple iOS<11.2
11.2
Apple iPhone OS<11.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.13.2
Apple tvOS<11.2
Apple WatchOS<4.2

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7171?

CVE-2017-7171 is a memory corruption issue in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7171?

The severity of CVE-2017-7171 is critical with a CVSS score of 7.8.

3

How does CVE-2017-7171 affect Apple products?

CVE-2017-7171 affects iOS versions up to 11.2, macOS versions up to 10.13.2, tvOS versions up to 11.2, and watchOS versions up to 4.2.

4

How can attackers exploit CVE-2017-7171?

CVE-2017-7171 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-7171?

To fix CVE-2017-7171, users should update their Apple devices to the latest available version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.

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