CVE-2017-2518: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon May 22 2017(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.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/sqlite3 | 3.34.1-3 3.34.1-3+deb11u1 3.40.1-2+deb12u1 3.46.1-1 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <10.3.2 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <10.12.5 | |
| tvOS | <10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <3.2.2 | |
| Debian | =8.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797
- https://support.apple.com/HT207798
- https://support.apple.com/HT207800
- https://support.apple.com/HT207801
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98468
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2019/01/msg00009.html
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4019-1/
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/4019-2/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-2518
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/oss-fuzz/issues/detail?id=199
- https://clusterfuzz-external.appspot.com/testcase?key=4603622180519936
- https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/0a98c8d76ac86412
- https://www.sqlite.org/src/info/0d2e258e1a3276e5
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-2518
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-2518
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2518
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-2518
Frequently Asked Questions
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.
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.
How severe is CVE-2017-2518?
CVE-2017-2518 has a severity rating of 9.8 (critical).
How can I fix CVE-2017-2518?
To fix CVE-2017-2518, update to the latest version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.
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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