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CVE-2017-7172: Buffer Overflow

First published: Sat Dec 02 2017(Updated: )

CFNetwork Session. A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Credit: Richard Zhu (fluorescence) Trend MicroRichard Zhu (fluorescence) Trend MicroRichard Zhu (fluorescence) Trend MicroRichard Zhu (fluorescence) Trend MicroRichard Zhu (fluorescence) Trend Micro product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7.2
12.7.2
Apple watchOS<4.2
4.2
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan
Apple tvOS<11.2
11.2
Apple iOS<11.2
11.2
Apple iPhone OS<11.2
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.2
Apple tvOS<11.2
Apple watchOS<4.2
Apple iCloud<7.2
Microsoft Windows
Apple iTunes<12.7.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-7172?

    CVE-2017-7172 is a vulnerability that affects certain Apple products including iOS, macOS, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.

  • How severe is CVE-2017-7172?

    CVE-2017-7172 has a severity rating of 7.8, which is classified as critical.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7172?

    iOS before 11.2, macOS before 10.13.2, 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-2017-7172.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-7172?

    To fix CVE-2017-7172, update your Apple devices to the latest available version of iOS, macOS, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, or watchOS.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7172?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-7172 on the official Apple support website. Here are some references: [link1](https://support.apple.com/HT208325), [link2](https://support.apple.com/HT208326), [link3](https://support.apple.com/HT208327).

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