CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-6984

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iTunes, and tvOS, which are vulnerable to attacks. Versions before iOS 10.3.2, Safari 10.1.1, iTunes 12.6.1 on Windows, and tvOS 10.2.1 are affected. The issue involves the 'WebKit' component and allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

Risk Assessment

Attackers can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, which can lead to serious security consequences for systems and user data. It may also result in application crashes and loss of access to services.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update all affected Apple products to the latest versions to minimize the risk associated with this vulnerability. Regular monitoring and applying security patches is crucial.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. Safari before 10.1.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.6.1 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS