CVE-2017-6979 Race condition in n/a
A race condition in IOSurface allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app on Apple devices.
- 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-2017-6979?
CVE-2017-6979 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 May 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 10.3.2 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 "IOSurface" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6979?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6979?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6979 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-6979 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-6979 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-hf42-g932-xphw.