CVE-2017-7137: Buffer Overflow

Published Oct 23, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

1 affected component
Apple Xcode<=8.3.3

Event History

Oct 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7137?

CVE-2017-7137 has been assigned a high severity level due to the potential for remote code execution and application crashes.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7137?

To fix CVE-2017-7137, update Xcode to version 9 or later to mitigate the vulnerability.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2017-7137?

CVE-2017-7137 affects the "ld64" component in Xcode versions prior to 9.

4

What types of attacks can CVE-2017-7137 allow?

CVE-2017-7137 can allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through a crafted Mach-O file.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-7137?

Any users of Xcode versions 8.3.3 and below are impacted by CVE-2017-7137.

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