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Advisory Published
CVE Published
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CVE-2017-7072: Input Validation

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

iBooks. Multiple denial of service issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

Credit: Jędrzej Kryszt product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple iOS<11
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the vulnerability ID CVE-2017-7072?

    The vulnerability ID CVE-2017-7072 refers to multiple denial of service issues in iBooks on certain Apple products.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7072?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7072 is medium, with a severity value of 5.5.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7072?

    The affected Apple products include iOS before version 11.

  • How can CVE-2017-7072 be exploited?

    CVE-2017-7072 can be exploited by remote attackers through a crafted iBooks file, causing a denial of service.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-7072?

    To fix CVE-2017-7072, users should update their iOS version to 11 or later.

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