CVE-2017-7116 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can read kernel memory via crafted Wi-Fi traffic in Apple iOS, tvOS, and watchOS, requiring an OS upgrade to mitigate.
- 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-2017-7116?
CVE-2017-7116 is a high-severity 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 read data from kernel memory locations via crafted Wi-Fi traffic.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7116?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7116?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7116 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7116 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7116 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7vf3-xr3j-6xv6.