#VU6578 Race condition in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-2501
Published: May 16, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6578
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:L/AC:L/AT:N/PR:L/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2501
CWE-ID: CWE-362
Exploitation vector: Local access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a local attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness exists due to race condition in kernel when processing a malicious application. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
The weakness exists due to race condition in kernel when processing a malicious application. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to execute arbitrary code with root privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 10.3.2.