CVE-2017-6997
HighSummary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products in the AVEVideoEncoder component, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app. Affected versions include iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2.
Risk Assessment
Organizations may be exposed to arbitrary code execution by attackers, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may impact service availability.
Recommendation
It is recommended to update iOS, tvOS, and watchOS to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Monitoring installed applications on these devices for potential malware is also advised.
Other vulnerabilities in AVEVideoEncoder
See all- CVE-2017-6999High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2, involving 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.
- CVE-2017-6998High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2, related to 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.
- CVE-2017-6996High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'AVEVideoEncoder' component. iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2 are affected, allowing attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service via a crafted app.
- CVE-2017-6995High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2, related to 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.
- CVE-2017-6994High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2, related to 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.
- CVE-2017-6989High
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.3.2, tvOS before 10.2.1, and watchOS before 3.2.2, related to 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.
Original NVD description (English source)
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.