CVE-2017-7097 Memory corruption in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 23 Oct 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can cause a denial of service via memory corruption in the iOS Mail MessageUI component by using a crafted image.

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-2017-7097?

CVE-2017-7097 is a medium-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 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 11 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail MessageUI" component. It allows attackers to cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted image.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7097?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7097?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7097 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-2017-7097 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7097 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-jjq8-qc5v-fxgh.