CVE-2017-7075: Infoleak

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

Notes. The contents of locked notes sometimes appeared in search results. This issue was addressed through improved data cleanup.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "Notes" component. It allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading search results that contain locked-note content.

Credit

Richard Will(Marathon Oil Company)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<11
11
iPhone OS<11.0

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7075?

CVE-2017-7075 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products, specifically iOS before version 11, that allows local users to obtain sensitive information by reading search results that contain locked-note content.

2

How does CVE-2017-7075 affect Apple iOS?

CVE-2017-7075 affects Apple iOS before version 11.

3

What is the severity rating of CVE-2017-7075?

The severity rating of CVE-2017-7075 is medium with a value of 5.5.

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7075 vulnerability?

To fix CVE-2017-7075 vulnerability, update your Apple iOS to version 11 or higher.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7075?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7075 at the following references: [Reference 1](https://support.apple.com/HT208112) and [Reference 2](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208112)

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