CVE-2017-7090: Infoleak

Published Sep 12, 2017
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Updated

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 bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive cookie information via a custom URL scheme.

Other sources

WebKit. A permissions issue existed in the handling of web browser cookies. This issue was addressed by no longer returning cookies for custom URL schemes.

Credit

Apple

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple tvOS<11
11
Apple iCloud for Windows<7.0
7.0
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.7
12.7
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-2017-7090?

CVE-2017-7090 is a vulnerability that allows remote attackers to bypass certain security features in Apple products.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7090?

iOS before version 11, Safari before version 11, iCloud before version 7.0 on Windows, and iTunes before version 12.7 on Windows.

3

What is the severity level of CVE-2017-7090?

CVE-2017-7090 has a severity level of 7.5 (High).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7090?

To fix CVE-2017-7090, it is recommended to update to the latest version of the affected Apple products.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7090?

More information about CVE-2017-7090 can be found on the Apple support website and security advisory websites like SecurityFocus and SecurityTracker.

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