CVE-2017-6979: Race Condition
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 "IOSurface" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=10.3.1 | |
| Apple iOS and macOS | <=10.12.4 | |
| tvOS | <=10.2 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <=3.2 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-6979?
CVE-2017-6979 is rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for arbitrary code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6979?
To fix CVE-2017-6979, update your affected Apple devices to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-6979?
CVE-2017-6979 affects iOS versions before 10.3.2, macOS versions before 10.12.5, tvOS versions before 10.2.1, and watchOS versions before 3.2.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-6979?
CVE-2017-6979 is a race condition vulnerability in the IOSurface component.
Can CVE-2017-6979 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-6979 can potentially be exploited remotely, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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