Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOSurface" component. A race condition allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 10.3.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.4 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 10.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 3.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98468Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207798Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207800Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207801Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42555/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98468Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484
- https://support.apple.com/HT207797Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207798Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207800Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207801Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42555/
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-6979?
CVE-2017-6979 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.0 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves...
How severe is CVE-2017-6979?
CVE-2017-6979 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.0/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-6979?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.