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CVE-2017-7098: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 12 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. iCloud before 7.0 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11 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.

Credit: Apple Wei Yuan Baidu Security Lab working with Trend MicroSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroQixun Zhao @S0rryMybad Qihoo 360 Vulcan TeamSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Leviathan Security GroupWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological University working with Trend MicroWei Yuan Baidu Security LabFelipe Freitas Instituto TecnolApple Masato Kinugawa Mario Heiderich Cure53Wang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Secutity LabWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Security Lablokihardt Google Project Zerochenqin (陈钦) AntApple Wei Yuan Baidu Security Lab working with Trend MicroQixun Zhao @S0rryMybad Qihoo 360 Vulcan TeamSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Leviathan Security GroupWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological University working with Trend MicroWei Yuan Baidu Security LabFelipe Freitas Instituto TecnolApple Masato Kinugawa Mario Heiderich Cure53Wang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Secutity LabWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Security Lablokihardt Google Project Zerochenqin (陈钦) AntApple Wei Yuan Baidu Security Lab working with Trend MicroSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroQixun Zhao @S0rryMybad Qihoo 360 Vulcan TeamSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Leviathan Security GroupWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological University working with Trend MicroWei Yuan Baidu Security LabFelipe Freitas Instituto TecnolApple Masato Kinugawa Mario Heiderich Cure53Wang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Secutity LabWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Security Lablokihardt Google Project Zerochenqin (陈钦) AntApple Wei Yuan Baidu Security Lab working with Trend MicroSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroQixun Zhao @S0rryMybad Qihoo 360 Vulcan TeamSamuel Gro Niklas Baumstark Trend MicroTim Michaud @TimGMichaud Leviathan Security GroupWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological University working with Trend MicroWei Yuan Baidu Security LabFelipe Freitas Instituto TecnolApple Masato Kinugawa Mario Heiderich Cure53Wang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Secutity LabWang Junjie Wei Lei Liu Yang Nanyang Technological Universitylikemeng Baidu Security Lablokihardt Google Project Zerochenqin (陈钦) Ant product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple Safari<=10.1.2
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple tvOS<=10.2.2
Apple iCloud<=6.9.1
Apple iTunes<=12.6.2
Microsoft Windows

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-7098?

    CVE-2017-7098 is a vulnerability found in certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes, and tvOS. It involves the "WebKit" component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7098?

    iOS (before version 11), Safari (before version 11), iCloud for Windows (before version 7.0), iTunes for Windows (before version 12.7), and tvOS (before version 11) are affected.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7098?

    CVE-2017-7098 has a severity rating of 8.8 out of 10 (high severity).

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-7098?

    To fix CVE-2017-7098, it is recommended to update the affected Apple products to the latest versions.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7098?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-7098 on the Apple support page (https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208142), SecurityFocus (http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100998), and SecurityTracker (http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384).

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