CVE-2017-2518 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted SQL statements in Apple OS SQLite components.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
Available

What is CVE-2017-2518?

CVE-2017-2518 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 May 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "SQLite" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (buffer overflow and application crash) via a crafted SQL statement.

Weakness: CWE-416

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2518?

It affects 5 products.

Linux distribution packages (22)
sqlite3 SUSE:Enterprise Storage 5All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP4All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Point of Sale 11 SP3All versions3.7.6.3-1.4.7.12.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4-LTSSAll versions3.7.6.3-1.4.7.12.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1-LTSSAll versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-BCLAll versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-LTSSAll versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCLAll versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSSAll versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP1All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP4All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 7All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 8All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1
sqlite3 SUSE:OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 8All versions3.8.10.2-9.15.1

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

How do I fix CVE-2017-2518?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-2518 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2518 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2518, GHSA-r9rg-4m6m-xwmx, SUSE-SU-2019:14227-1, SUSE-SU-2019:3050-1, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2518.

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