Heap-based buffer overflow in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-2524
Published: May 16, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6586
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2524
CWE-ID: CWE-122
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Detailed vulnerability description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the TextInput component when parsing malicious content. A remote attacker can create a specially crafted file, trick the victim into opening it, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with privileges of the current user.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may allow an attacker to gain complete control over affected system.
How to mitigate CVE-2017-2524
Update to version 10.3.2.