CVE-2017-7151 Race condition in iOS, macOS, tvOS, watchOS, iTunes for Windows
A race condition in Apple operating systems and iTunes could allow attackers to bypass security checks, requiring updates to mitigate.
- 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-2017-7151?
CVE-2017-7151 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2019. 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
A race condition was addressed with additional validation. This issue affected versions prior to iOS 11.2, macOS High Sierra 10.13.2, tvOS 11.2, watchOS 4.2, iTunes 12.7.2 for Windows, macOS High Sierra 10.13.4.
Weakness: CWE-362
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7151?
It affects 5 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7151?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7151 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7151 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7151 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vjwr-279m-hhv6.