PT-2017-1669 · Apple · Libc++Abi+4

Published 2017-04-02 · Updated 2019-03-08 · CVE-2017-2441

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v2.0

9.3

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions iOS versions prior to 10.3 macOS versions prior to 10.12.4 tvOS versions prior to 10.2 watchOS versions prior to 3.2

Description The issue involves the "libc++abi" component and is related to a use-after-free vulnerability. This allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted C++ app that is mishandled during demangling. The vulnerability can be exploited by a remote attacker to gain access to protected information using a specially designed C++ application.

Recommendations For iOS versions prior to 10.3, update to version 10.3 or later. For macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, update to version 10.12.4 or later. For tvOS versions prior to 10.2, update to version 10.2 or later. For watchOS versions prior to 3.2, update to version 3.2 or later.

Fix

Use After Free

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-416

Related Identifiers

BDU:2017-00822

CVE-2017-2441

Affected Products

Ios

Libc++Abi

Apple Macos

Tvos

Watchos

References · 9

• https://support.apple.com/HT207615 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT207602 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT207601 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT207617 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-2441 · Security Note
• https://bdu.fstec.ru/vul/2017-00822 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-2441 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/97137 · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1038138 · Note