Vulnerability identifier: #VU9568
Vulnerability risk: Low
CVSSv3.1: 7.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Local
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: 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 IOMobileFrameBuffer. 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.
Mitigation
Update to version 11.2.
Vulnerable software versions
Apple iOS: 10.3 - 10.3.3, 11.1 - 11.1.1, 11.0.0 - 11.0.3
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
No. This vulnerability can be exploited locally. The attacker should have authentication credentials and successfully authenticate on the system.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.