What is the severity of CVE-2017-7076?

CVE-2017-7076 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7076?

To fix CVE-2017-7076, users should update their Xcode to version 9 or later.

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7076?

CVE-2017-7076 affects certain Apple products running Xcode before version 9.

Can CVE-2017-7076 affect my application?

Yes, CVE-2017-7076 can cause application crashes or memory corruption, affecting application stability.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-7076

high

7.8

CWE

119

23/10/2017

26/10/2017

CVE-2017-7076: Buffer Overflow

Q: What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2017-7076?

CVE-2017-7076 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

First published: Mon Oct 23 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Xcode before 9 is affected. The issue involves the "ld64" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted Mach-O file.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
macOS Yosemite	<=10.12.6

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7076?
CVE-2017-7076 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7076?
To fix CVE-2017-7076, users should update their Xcode to version 9 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7076?
CVE-2017-7076 affects certain Apple products running Xcode before version 9.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2017-7076?
CVE-2017-7076 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Can CVE-2017-7076 affect my application?
Yes, CVE-2017-7076 can cause application crashes or memory corruption, affecting application stability.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7076?
CVE-2017-7076 has been classified with a high severity due to the potential for remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7076?
To fix CVE-2017-7076, users should update their Xcode to version 9 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7076?
CVE-2017-7076 affects certain Apple products running Xcode before version 9.
What types of attacks are possible due to CVE-2017-7076?
CVE-2017-7076 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Can CVE-2017-7076 affect my application?
Yes, CVE-2017-7076 can cause application crashes or memory corruption, affecting application stability.