What is the severity of CVE-2017-6991?

CVE-2017-6991 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-6991?

To fix CVE-2017-6991, users should update their iOS to version 10.3.2 or later and macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.

Who is affected by CVE-2017-6991?

CVE-2017-6991 affects users of iOS versions prior to 10.3.2 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.

What component is involved in CVE-2017-6991?

The vulnerability in CVE-2017-6991 involves the SQLite component of the affected Apple products.

What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2017-6991?

An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-6991 can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and application crashes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-6991

high

8.8

CWE

119 89

22/5/2017

8/7/2017

CVE-2017-6991: 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. The issue involves the "SQLite" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=10.3.1
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.4

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6991?
CVE-2017-6991 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6991?
To fix CVE-2017-6991, users should update their iOS to version 10.3.2 or later and macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6991?
CVE-2017-6991 affects users of iOS versions prior to 10.3.2 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-6991?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-6991 involves the SQLite component of the affected Apple products.
What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2017-6991?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-6991 can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and application crashes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6991?
CVE-2017-6991 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6991?
To fix CVE-2017-6991, users should update their iOS to version 10.3.2 or later and macOS to version 10.12.5 or later.
Who is affected by CVE-2017-6991?
CVE-2017-6991 affects users of iOS versions prior to 10.3.2 and macOS versions prior to 10.12.5.
What component is involved in CVE-2017-6991?
The vulnerability in CVE-2017-6991 involves the SQLite component of the affected Apple products.
What can an attacker do exploiting CVE-2017-6991?
An attacker exploiting CVE-2017-6991 can execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service, leading to memory corruption and application crashes.