CVE-2017-6981 Path traversal in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app using symlinks in the iBooks component.
- 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-2017-6981?
CVE-2017-6981 is a high-severity path traversal 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. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that uses symlinks.
Weakness: CWE-59
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6981?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6981?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6981 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and resolve every user-supplied path against an allowed base folder before opening it. More about Path traversal.
Is CVE-2017-6981 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-6981 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-75v4-4vwx-6cfh.