#VU6582 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS


Published: 2017-05-16

Vulnerability identifier: #VU6582

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2518

CWE-ID: CWE-120

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The vulnerability exists due to buffer overflow when processing SQL queries. A remote attacker can send specially crafted SQL queries, 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.

Mitigation
Update to version 10.3.2.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 10.3 - 10.3.1, 10.2 - 10.2.1, 10.1 - 10.1.1, 10.0.0 - 10.0.3, 9.2 - 9.2.1, 9.3.0 - 9.3.5, 9.1.0, 9.0.0 - 9.0.2


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207798


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote authenticated user via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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