CVE-2017-13866: Buffer Overflow

Published Dec 2, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. Safari before 11.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 7.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2 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.

Credit

Yuan Deng(Ant), an anonymous researcher, Jeonghoon Shin, Tencent Keen Security Lab@@keen_lab(Trend Micro), Richard Zhu (fluorescence)(Trend Micro)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11.2
11.2
apple iTunes for Windows<12.7.2
12.7.2
Apple iOS<11.2
11.2
apple Safari<11.0.2
Apple iPhone OS<11.2
Apple tvOS<11.2
Apple iCloud<7.2
Apple iTunes<12.7.2
Microsoft Windows
Apple WebKit

Event History

Dec 25, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·09:00 PM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-13866?

CVE-2017-13866 is a vulnerability in the WebKit component of certain Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, and tvOS.

2

How does CVE-2017-13866 impact Apple products?

CVE-2017-13866 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13866?

iOS versions prior to 11.2, Safari versions prior to 11.0.2, iCloud versions prior to 7.2 on Windows, iTunes versions prior to 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS versions prior to 11.2 are affected.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-13866?

Update your iOS device, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, or tvOS to the latest available version.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13866?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-13866 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102181), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040012), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040013).

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