#VU6584 Buffer overflow in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-2520
Published: May 16, 2017
Vulnerability identifier: #VU6584
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:N/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2520
CWE-ID: CWE-120
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
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.
Remediation
Update to version 10.3.2.