CVE-2017-7020: Buffer Overflow

Published Jul 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.2.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.6.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" 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.

Affected Software

7 affected components
apple Safari<10.1.2
Apple iPhone OS<10.3.3
Apple tvOS<10.2.2
Apple iCloud<6.2.2
Microsoft Windows
Apple iTunes<12.6.2
Apple WebKit

Event History

Jul 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7020?

CVE-2017-7020 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7020?

To fix CVE-2017-7020, users should update their affected Apple products to the latest available version.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7020?

CVE-2017-7020 affects iOS versions before 10.3.3, Safari before 10.1.2, iCloud for Windows before 6.2.2, iTunes before 12.6.2, and tvOS before 10.2.2.

4

What component does CVE-2017-7020 involve?

CVE-2017-7020 involves the WebKit component, which is essential for rendering web content.

5

Can CVE-2017-7020 allow for data breaches?

Yes, CVE-2017-7020 has the potential to allow for remote attacks that could lead to data breaches.

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