CVE-2017-7112 Memory corruption in n/a

Critical 9.8 Published Updated

Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted Wi-Fi traffic in 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-2017-7112?

CVE-2017-7112 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 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 11 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Wi-Fi" component. It might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted Wi-Fi traffic.

Weakness: CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7112?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7112?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7112 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-2017-7112 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7112 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-p55v-fjgx-j6g3.

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