CVE-2017-2513

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products

published May 22, 2017

CVSS
โ€”
EPSS
3%
Percentile
88.9
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

โš ๏ธ A crafty SQL statement could lead to some serious issues! This use-after-free vulnerability in SQLite can mess with your devices running iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS before specific versions. ๐Ÿ“ฑ๐Ÿ’ป Think of it like a waiter who accidentally serves a dish that includes an expired ingredient โ€” one wrong move and it could leave your guests feeling quite unwell! In the same way, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute unwanted actions or crash applications. If exploited, attackers could run arbitrary code on your device, potentially gaining control or causing an application crash. Imagine your favorite app suddenly going dark just when you need it most โ€” a frustrating experience for sure!

Put simply

Think of it like a waiter who accidentally serves a dish that includes an expired ingredient โ€” one wrong move and it could leave your guests feeling quite unwell! In the same way, this vulnerability allows attackers to execute unwanted actions or crash applications. This use-after-free vulnerability in SQLite allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by manipulating SQL statements, leading to unauthorized actions or crashes in affected Apple products.

What to do

If exploited, attackers could run arbitrary code on your device, potentially gaining control or causing an application crash. Imagine your favorite app suddenly going dark just when you need it most โ€” a frustrating experience for sure! Update to the latest versions: iOS 10.3.2, macOS 10.12.5, tvOS 10.2.1, and watchOS 3.2.2 to mitigate this vulnerability. Regularly check for updates to stay ahead of potential threats! You've got this! Following these steps will help keep your devices secure and running smoothly. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.03460 ยท 88.9th percentile
Published
2017-05-22T04:54Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 22 MAY 04:54Z
    An issue was discovered in certain Apple products
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