CVE-2017-6983 describes a critical memory corruption vulnerability within the SQLite component of Apple's iOS (before 10.3.2) and macOS (before 10.12.5) operating systems. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted website. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), the vulnerability presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. There is no evidence of active exploitation, publicly available exploit code (Metasploit, Nuclei, ExploitDB), or significant community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.12.4CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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