#VU6587 Memory corruption in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-6979
Published: May 16, 2017 / Updated: September 14, 2018
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6587
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/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-2017-6979
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote 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 gain elevated privileges.
The vulnerability exists due to boundary error in the IOSurface component when parsing malicious content. A local attacker can run a specially crafted application to gain kernel privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability results in full access to the system.
Remediation
Update to version 10.3.2.