CVE-2017-7162: Buffer Overflow
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. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" 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: Tencent Keen Security Lab @keen_lab Trend MicroTencent Keen Security Lab @keen_lab Trend MicroTencent Keen Security Lab @keen_lab Trend MicroTencent Keen Security Lab @keen_lab Trend Micro 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 watchOS | <4.2 | |
| 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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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208325 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208327 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208331 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13887
- CVE-2017-9798
- CVE-2017-13892
- CVE-2017-1000254
- CVE-2017-13872
- CVE-2017-15422
- CVE-2017-13883
- CVE-2017-7163
- CVE-2017-7155
- CVE-2017-13878
- CVE-2017-13875
- CVE-2017-7159
- CVE-2017-13848
- CVE-2017-13858
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-13871
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-3735
- CVE-2017-12837
- CVE-2017-7158
- CVE-2017-13911
- CVE-2017-13886
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7162?
CVE-2017-7162 is a memory corruption vulnerability in certain Apple products, including iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS.
How severe is CVE-2017-7162?
CVE-2017-7162 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7162?
iOS before version 11.2, macOS before version 10.13.2, tvOS before version 11.2, and watchOS before version 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-7162.
How can I fix CVE-2017-7162?
You can fix CVE-2017-7162 by updating to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS provided by Apple.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7162?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7162 on the Apple support website using the following references: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/HT208325), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/HT208327), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/HT208331).
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