CVE-2017-2520: 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-2017-2520?

CVE-2017-2520 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS, that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

2

How does CVE-2017-2520 affect iOS?

CVE-2017-2520 affects iOS versions before 10.3.2 and can be used to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

3

What versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2017-2520?

CVE-2017-2520 affects macOS versions before 10.12.5 and can be used to execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-2520 on my Apple device?

To fix CVE-2017-2520 on your Apple device, make sure you update to the latest available version of the affected operating system, such as iOS 10.3.2 or macOS 10.12.5.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-2520?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-2520 on the Apple support website at the following links: [link1](https://support.apple.com/HT207797), [link2](https://support.apple.com/HT207798), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT207800).

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