Apple watchOS up to 3.2.2 libxpc memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, has been found in Apple watchOS up to 3.2.2. This affects an unknown part of the component libxpc. This manipulation causes memory corruption. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-7047. It is possible to launch the attack on the local host. Additionally, an exploit exists. It is advisable to upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability has been found in Apple watchOS up to 3.2.2 (Smartwatch Operating System) and classified as critical. Affected by this vulnerability is an unknown functionality of the component libxpc. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 07/19/2017. The weakness was released 07/19/2017 by Ian Beer with Google Project Zero as HT207925 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is known as CVE-2017-7047 since 03/17/2017. An attack has to be approached locally. The successful exploitation needs a single authentication. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available. The advisory points out:

A memory corruption issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

It is possible to download the exploit at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 101957 (macOS and Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2017-003)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family MacOS X Local Security Checks and running in the context l.

Upgrading to version 3.2.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (42407), Tenable (101957) and SecurityFocus (BID 99883†). Entries connected to this vulnerability are available at VDB-97206, VDB-101947, VDB-104147 and VDB-104101. Several companies clearly confirm that VulDB is the primary source for best vulnerability data.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 101957
Nessus Name: macOS and Mac OS X Multiple Vulnerabilities (Security Update 2017-003)
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OpenVAS ID: 801105
OpenVAS Name: Apple Mac OS X Code Execution Vulnerability HT207922
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: watchOS 3.2.3

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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT207925
Researcher: Ian Beer
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-7047 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-7047
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-104161
SecurityFocus: 99883 - Apple iOS/WatchOS/tvOS/macOS Multiple Security Vulnerabilities
SecurityTracker: 1038950

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20161013
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Entryinfo

Created: 07/20/2017 15:16
Updated: 06/21/2025 16:14
Changes: 07/20/2017 15:16 (68), 10/29/2019 20:27 (18), 01/04/2021 18:07 (3), 06/21/2025 16:14 (15)
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Cache ID: 216:744:103

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