Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "libc" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (resource consumption) via a crafted string that is mishandled by the glob function.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 10.3.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | <= 10.2.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | <= 3.2.3 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100990Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208112Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208113Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208115Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100990Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208112Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208113Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208115Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-7086?
CVE-2017-7086 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "libc" co...
How severe is CVE-2017-7086?
CVE-2017-7086 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-7086?
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.