CVE-2017-2518: Buffer Overflow

Published May 22, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "SQLite" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted SQL statement.

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iPhone OS<10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS<10.12.5
Apple tvOS<10.2.1
Apple WatchOS<3.2.2
Debian Debian Linux=8.0
debian/sqlite3
3.40.1-2+deb12u23.46.1-7+deb13u23.53.4-2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade debian/sqlite3 to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 3.40.1-2+deb12u2Fixed in 3.46.1-7+deb13u2Fixed in 3.53.4-2

Event History

May 22, 2017
CVE Published
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
Data Sourced
via Ubuntu·12:00 AM
RemedyDescriptionSeverityAffected Software
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·05:29 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-2518?

CVE-2017-2518 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2518?

iOS before 10.3.2, macOS before 10.12.5, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2 are affected by CVE-2017-2518.

3

How severe is CVE-2017-2518?

CVE-2017-2518 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-2518?

To fix CVE-2017-2518, update to the latest version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-2518?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-2518 on the Apple support website. References: [1](https://support.apple.com/HT207797), [2](https://support.apple.com/HT207798), [3](https://support.apple.com/HT207800)

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