CVE-2017-7106: Input Validation

Published Sep 19, 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. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

Other sources

WebKit. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed with improved state management.

Credit

Oliver Paukstadt(Thinking Objects GmbH)

Affected Software

6 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iCloud<7.0
7.0
Apple iOS and iPadOS<11
11
Safari<=10.1.2
iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple iCloud<=6.9.1
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-2017-7106?

CVE-2017-7106 is a vulnerability in certain Apple products that allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7106?

iOS before 11, Safari before 11, and iCloud before 7.0 on Windows are affected by CVE-2017-7106.

3

How severe is CVE-2017-7106?

CVE-2017-7106 has a severity rating of 6.5 (medium).

4

How can I fix CVE-2017-7106?

To fix CVE-2017-7106, make sure you have the latest version of iOS, Safari, or iCloud installed.

5

Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7106?

You can find more information about CVE-2017-7106 on the Apple support page, SecurityFocus, and SecurityTracker.

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