CVE-2017-7165: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Dec 02 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. Safari before 11.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 7.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 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.
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| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.7.2 | 12.7.2 |
| Apple watchOS | <4.2 | 4.2 |
| Apple tvOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple iOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple Safari | <11.0.2 | |
| Apple iPhone OS | <11.2 | |
| Apple tvOS | <11.2 | |
| Apple watchOS | <4.2 | |
| Apple iCloud | <7.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Apple iTunes | <12.7.2 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =16.04 | |
| Canonical Ubuntu Linux | =17.10 | |
| All of | ||
| Apple iCloud | <7.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| All of | ||
| Apple iTunes | <12.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| debian/webkit2gtk | 2.44.2-1~deb11u1 2.44.3-1~deb11u1 2.44.2-1~deb12u1 2.44.3-1~deb12u1 2.46.0-2 2.46.1-1 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208326 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/HT208324
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325
- https://support.apple.com/HT208326
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327
- https://support.apple.com/HT208328
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
- https://usn.ubuntu.com/3551-1/
- https://launchpad.net/bugs/cve/CVE-2017-7165
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208325 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208327 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334 (Advisory)
- https://webkitgtk.org/security/WSA-2018-0002.html
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-7165
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-7165
- https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-7165
- https://ubuntu.com/security/CVE-2017-7165
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-13864
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-15422
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7171
- 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-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7165?
CVE-2017-7165 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7165?
iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, tvOS before 11.2, and watchOS before 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-7165.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7165?
CVE-2017-7165 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high severity).
How can I fix the vulnerability CVE-2017-7165?
To fix CVE-2017-7165, you should update your Apple products to the latest available versions, such as iOS 11.2, Safari 11.0.2, iCloud 7.2 (Windows), iTunes 12.7.2 (Windows), tvOS 11.2, and watchOS 4.2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7165?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-7165 on the Apple support website, specifically the following links: [Link 1](https://support.apple.com/HT208324), [Link 2](https://support.apple.com/HT208325), [Link 3](https://support.apple.com/HT208326).
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