CVE-2017-6994
It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
Does this matter?
High impact if exploited, but EPSS currently rates exploitation as unlikely (4.22%). Schedule it in the normal patch cycle and watch for a rise in EPSS or a public exploit.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.2 is affected. The issue involves the "AVEVideoEncoder" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
- CVSS 3.0
- 7.8 HIGHCVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- EPSS
- 4.22% probability · 90th percentile
- CISA KEV
- Not listed
- Weakness
- CWE-119
- Affected
- apple/iphone os · apple/tvos · apple/watchos
- Source
- product-security@apple.com
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98571Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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/98571Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- 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/
Source: NVD record, EPSS from FIRST.org, KEV from CISA. Refreshed daily.