CVE-2017-7112 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p55v-fjgx-j6g3.