CVE-2017-7062 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or crash the application via a buffer overflow in the Contacts component of Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7062?
CVE-2017-7062 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Jul 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 10.3.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.6 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Contacts" component. A buffer overflow allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (application crash).
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7062?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7062?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7062 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-2017-7062 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7062 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-rcj5-52g9-w6g4.