Input validation error in Apple tvOS



| Updated: 2020-07-17
Risk Medium
Patch available YES
Number of vulnerabilities 1
CVE-ID CVE-2017-7164
CWE-ID CWE-20
Exploitation vector Network
Public exploit N/A
Vulnerable software
 tvOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor Apple Inc.

Security Bulletin

This security bulletin contains one medium risk vulnerability.

1) Input validation error

EUVDB-ID: #VU31339

Risk: Medium

CVSSv4.0: 4.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:P/PR:N/UI:N/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Green]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7164

CWE-ID: CWE-20 - Improper input validation

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. The issue involves the "App Store" component. It allows man-in-the-middle attackers to spoof password prompts.

Mitigation

Install update from vendor's website.

Vulnerable software versions

tvOS: 11.1

CPE2.3 External links

https://support.apple.com/HT208327
https://support.apple.com/HT208334


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.



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