CVE-2017-6999 Memory corruption in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting memory corruption in the AVEVideoEncoder 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-2017-6999?
CVE-2017-6999 is a high-severity memory corruption 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. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "AVEVideoEncoder" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-6999?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-6999?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-6999 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-6999 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-6999 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x34w-559r-vrgq.