First published: Sat Dec 02 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to bypass intended memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (system crash).
Credit: Jann Horn Google Project ZeroJann Horn Google Project ZeroJann Horn Google Project ZeroJann Horn Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iPhone OS | <11.2 | |
Apple Mac OS X | <10.13.2 | |
Apple tvOS | <11.2 | |
Apple iOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13.2 | 10.13.2 |
Apple Sierra | ||
Apple El Capitan | ||
Apple watchOS | <4.2 | 4.2 |
Apple tvOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
The vulnerability ID of this issue is CVE-2017-7154.
iOS before 11.2, macOS before 10.13.2, and tvOS before 11.2 are affected by this vulnerability.
The severity of CVE-2017-7154 is medium with a CVSS score of 6.6.
Local users can exploit this vulnerability to bypass memory-read restrictions or cause a denial of service (system crash).
You can find more information about this vulnerability on the following references: [Security Focus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/103134), [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT208327), [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT208331).