CVE-2017-2441 Use after free in n/a

High 7.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code via a crafted C++ app due to a use-after-free in libc++abi on Apple operating systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-2441?

CVE-2017-2441 is a high-severity use after free vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 2 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "libc++abi" component. A use-after-free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted C++ app that is mishandled during demangling.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2441?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2441?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2441 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.

Is CVE-2017-2441 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2441 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-5377-3g7f-cjv4.

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