#VU9566 Memory corruption in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-13861
Published: December 7, 2017 / Updated: June 17, 2021
Vulnerability identifier: #VU9566
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:A/U:Clear
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13861
CWE-ID: CWE-119
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 o the target system.
The weakness exists due to boundary error in IOSurface. A local attacker can use a specially crafted application, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with kernel privileges.
Successful exploitation of the vulnerability may result in system compromise.
Remediation
Update to version 11.2.