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CVE-2017-7109: Apple Safari, iOS, iCloud, iTunes, tvOS allow injected web code
CVE-2017-7109 · published 9 years ago
Summary
Certain versions of Apple’s Safari browser, iOS, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, and tvOS can be tricked into running malicious web scripts. Attackers can embed specially crafted web pages that cause the device to execute unwanted code, potentially stealing data or hijacking the user’s browsing experience. Update the software to the latest version or apply the vendor’s patches to stop this behavior.
What to do
The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.
Affected software
| Vendor | Product | Affected versions |
|---|---|---|
| apple | safari |
<= 10.1.2 cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| apple | iphone_os |
<= 10.3.3 cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| apple | tvos |
<= 10.2.2 cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| apple | icloud |
<= 6.9.1 cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
| apple | itunes |
<= 12.6.2 cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
Original advisory text
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. iCloud before 7.0 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7 on Windows is affected. tvOS...
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. iCloud before 7.0 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. A cross-site scripting (XSS) vulnerability allows remote attackers to inject arbitrary web script or HTML via crafted web content that incorrectly interacts with the Application Cache policy.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101005 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039428 Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208112 Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208113 Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208116 Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208141 Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208142 Vendor Advisory
Internet-facing
60 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker partial control (estimated)
Type
CWE-79Cross-site Scripting (XSS)
Timeline
Published23 Oct 2017
Updated3 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-7109 · NVD
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