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CVE-2017-7117: Apple web browsers and apps can run malicious code
CVE-2017-7117 · published 9 years ago
Summary
Versions of iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, and tvOS that use older WebKit components are vulnerable. A specially crafted website could cause the device to execute unwanted code or crash, potentially giving attackers control. Update all affected Apple software to the latest releases to protect against this risk.
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. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101006 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
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42955/ Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
Internet-facing
14 days
Internal
At next upgrade
- Not known to be exploited
- Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
- Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published23 Oct 2017
Updated15 Oct 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-7117 · NVD
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