CVE-2017-7063: High severity Apple iPhone OS vulnerability
Published Jul 20, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Messages" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (memory consumption and application crash).
Affected Software
2 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.2
Apple WatchOS<=3.2.2
Event History
Jul 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7063?
CVE-2017-7063 has been classified as a denial of service vulnerability that can cause application crashes.
2
How do I fix CVE-2017-7063?
To fix CVE-2017-7063, update affected Apple devices to iOS 10.3.3 or later and watchOS 3.2.3 or later.
3
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7063?
CVE-2017-7063 affects iOS versions before 10.3.3 and watchOS versions before 3.2.3.
4
What impact does CVE-2017-7063 have on my device?
CVE-2017-7063 can lead to memory consumption issues and cause the Messages application to crash.
5
Can CVE-2017-7063 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-7063 can be exploited remotely by attackers to induce a denial of service condition.