#VU33472 Buffer overflow - CVE-2017-2355

Vulnerability identifier: #VU33472

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv4.0: 6.1 [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:U/U:Amber]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2355

CWE-ID: CWE-119

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. Safari before 10.0.3 is affected. iCloud before 6.1.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (uninitialized memory access and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Mitigation
Install update from vendor's website.

External links
https://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95736
https://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
https://support.apple.com/HT207481
https://support.apple.com/HT207482
https://support.apple.com/HT207484
https://support.apple.com/HT207485
https://support.apple.com/HT207486

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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.