# CVE-2017-2518: Memory corruption in n/a > Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted SQL statements in Apple OS SQLite components. - **Severity:** Critical 9.8 (`CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H`) - **Exploited in the wild:** Not known - **Login needed:** Not needed - **Attackable:** Over the internet - **Victim action needed:** Not needed - **Fix available:** Yes - **Published:** 22 May 2017 - **Updated:** 5 Aug 2024 - **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 ## 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 (Use After Free) ## Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2518? It affects 5 products. | Package | Ecosystem | Affected | Fixed in | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Enterprise Storage 5 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:HPE Helion OpenStack 8 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Desktop 12 SP4 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Point of Sale 11 SP3 | All versions | 3.7.6.3-1.4.7.12.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 11 SP4-LTSS | All versions | 3.7.6.3-1.4.7.12.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP1-LTSS | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-BCL | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP2-LTSS | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-BCL | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP3-LTSS | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP4 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server 12 SP5 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP1 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP2 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP3 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP4 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Server for SAP Applications 12 SP5 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP4 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:Linux Enterprise Software Development Kit 12 SP5 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 7 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:OpenStack Cloud 8 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | | `sqlite3` | SUSE:OpenStack Cloud Crowbar 8 | All versions | 3.8.10.2-9.15.1 | Products: 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. ## Is CVE-2017-2518 being exploited? There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2518 in the wild and no public exploit code. ## Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os - [CVE-2021-30666](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2021-30666/): Apple iOS WebKit Buffer Overflow (high 8.8, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2021-30761](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2021-30761/): Apple iOS WebKit Memory Corruption (high 8.8, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2021-30762](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2021-30762/): Apple iOS WebKit Use-After-Free (high 8.8, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2016-4657](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2016-4657/): Apple iOS Webkit Memory Corruption (high 8.8, exploited in the wild) - [CVE-2019-7286](https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2019-7286/): Apple Multiple Products Memory Corruption (high 7.8, exploited in the wild) ## Fix prompt for AI coding agents ```text Check this codebase for CVE-2017-2518 and fix it if it is affected. What it is: 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. Exploitation: There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2518 in the wild and no public exploit code. Affected product: Apple Iphone Os. No package-level version data is available, so check the vendor advisory linked from the reference page. Task: 1. Search the dependency manifests and lockfiles (for example package.json, package-lock.json, requirements.txt, poetry.lock, uv.lock, pom.xml, build.gradle, go.mod, Cargo.lock, Gemfile.lock) and any Dockerfiles for the affected packages, including transitive dependencies. 2. If an affected version is in use, upgrade it to the fixed version for its release line with the project's package manager, so the lockfile is regenerated. Prefer the smallest upgrade that fixes it. 3. If there is no fix, or the upgrade would break the build, do not guess: explain the risk and the safest workaround instead. 4. Run the tests and summarise what changed and why. 5. If nothing in the project is affected, say so and change nothing. Reference: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-2518/ (Markdown: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-2518/index.md) ``` ## Sources - CVE record: https://www.cve.org/CVERecord?id=CVE-2017-2518 - NVD: https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2518 - OSV: https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-2518 --- From sbomify Insights: https://insights.sbomify.com/CVE-2017-2518/ Summaries are generated and may contain mistakes; the official description above is the record.