CVE-2017-7171
UnknownEPSS 1.28%
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CVE-2017-7171 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.28% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreAnimation" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.2 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.13.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 11.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4.2 |
References
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208325Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208331Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7171?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreAnimation" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2017-7171?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7171 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.28% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7171?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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