CVE-2017-6981

Published: May 22, 2017Modified: May 13, 2026

7.8

Vector

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Exploitability: 1.8 / Impact: 5.9

Source: NVD

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that uses symlinks.

Affected (2)

Products: Apple: Iphone Os, Mac Os X

2 products

Configuration A

2 vulnerable

Vulnerable Software	Affected Versions
Apple Iphone Os	Up to 10.3.1
Apple Mac Os X	Up to 10.12.4

Related CWEs

Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')

The product attempts to access a file based on the filename, but it does not properly prevent that filename from identifying a link or shortcut that resolves to an unintended resource.

References (6)

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484

Source: product-security@apple.com

https://support.apple.com/HT207797

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/HT207798

Source: product-security@apple.com

Vendor Advisory

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038484

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

https://support.apple.com/HT207797

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

https://support.apple.com/HT207798

Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108

Vendor Advisory

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