CVE-2017-13884: Buffer Overflow
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. watchOS before 4.2 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.
Other sources
WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit
Affected Software
Event History
Parent advisories
This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.
Peer vulnerabilities
Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-13864
- CVE-2017-15422
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13884?
CVE-2017-13884 is a vulnerability that involves multiple memory corruption issues in WebKit.
Which products are affected by CVE-2017-13884?
iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, tvOS before 11.2, and watchOS before 4.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13884.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13884?
CVE-2017-13884 has a severity rating of 8.8 (High).
How do I fix CVE-2017-13884 on Ubuntu?
To fix CVE-2017-13884 on Ubuntu, update the webkit2gtk package to version 2.18.6-0ubuntu0.17.10.1 for Ubuntu 17.10, version 2.18.6 for Ubuntu upstream, or version 2.18.6-0ubuntu0.16.04.1 for Ubuntu 16.04.
How do I fix CVE-2017-13884 on Apple devices?
To fix CVE-2017-13884 on Apple devices, update to iOS 11.2 or watchOS 4.2, or install Safari 11.0.2 on macOS.