CVE-2017-7112

Critical

Published: 23/10/2017(UTC)Translated: 14/06/2026(UTC)NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 11, tvOS before 11, and watchOS before 4, related to the 'Wi-Fi' component. It might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted Wi-Fi traffic.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to organizations by allowing remote attackers to gain control over the system or disrupt its operation. This could lead to serious consequences, including data loss and service availability issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring Wi-Fi traffic for potential attacks is advised.

Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Wi-Fi" component. It might allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via crafted Wi-Fi traffic.