CVE-2017-7071 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted website due to memory corruption in WebKit.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7071?
CVE-2017-7071 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Safari, published on 3 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7071?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7071?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7071 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-2017-7071 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7071 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Safari
Sources
Also known as GHSA-pwj7-wh72-hfmc, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7071.