CVE-2017-7089: XSS

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. A logic issue existed in the handling of the parent-tab. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

Other sources

WebKit. A logic issue existed in the handling of parent-tab. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

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. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via a crafted web site that is mishandled during parent-tab processing.

Credit

Anton Lopanitsyn(ONSEC), Frans Rosén(Detectify)

Affected Software

8 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iOS<11
11
Apple Safari<=10.1.2
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple tvOS<=10.2.2
Apple iCloud<=6.9.1
Apple iTunes<=12.6.2
Microsoft Windows

Event History

Oct 23, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is CVE-2017-7089?

CVE-2017-7089 is a vulnerability that exists in the handling of parent-tab in the WebKit component, affecting certain Apple products including iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, watchOS, and iTunes.

2

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7089?

The severity of CVE-2017-7089 is medium, with a severity value of 6.1.

3

How does CVE-2017-7089 affect Apple products?

CVE-2017-7089 affects certain Apple products including iOS before version 11, Safari before version 11, iCloud for Windows before version 7.0, watchOS before version 6.9.1, and iTunes before version 12.6.2.

4

What is Universal XSS (UXSS) attack?

Universal XSS (UXSS) attack is a type of cross-site scripting (XSS) attack that occurs when an attacker is able to bypass the same-origin policy and inject malicious code into a trusted website, potentially compromising user data.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-7089?

To fix CVE-2017-7089, you should update your affected Apple products to the latest versions available, such as iOS 11 or later, Safari 11 or later, iCloud for Windows 7.0 or later, watchOS 6.9.1 or later, and iTunes 12.6.2 or later. Additionally, it is recommended to follow any security advisories or recommendations provided by Apple.

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