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CVE-2017-7114: Buffer Overflow

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit: Alex Plaskett MWR InfoSecurityAlex Plaskett MWR InfoSecurityAlex Plaskett MWR InfoSecurityAlex Plaskett MWR InfoSecurity product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple Mac OS X<=10.12.6
Apple tvOS<=10.2.2
Apple watchOS<=3.2.3
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple watchOS<4
4
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13
10.13

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7114?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7114 is critical, with a CVSS score of 7.8.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7114?

    This vulnerability affects iOS versions before 11, macOS versions before 10.13, tvOS versions before 11, and watchOS versions before 4.

  • Can attackers execute arbitrary code with CVE-2017-7114?

    Yes, attackers can execute arbitrary code with CVE-2017-7114 in a privileged context.

  • What is the remedy for CVE-2017-7114?

    The remedy for CVE-2017-7114 is to update to iOS 11 (or higher), macOS High Sierra 10.13 (or higher), tvOS 11 (or higher), or watchOS 4 (or higher).

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7114?

    More information about CVE-2017-7114 can be found at the following references: [1] [2] [3].

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