CVE-2017-7148: Infoleak

Published Sep 19, 2017
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Updated

Location Framework. A permissions issue existed in the handling of the location variable. This was addressed with additional ownership checks.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "Location Framework" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive location information via a crafted app that reads the location variable.

Credit

Igor Makarov(Moovit), Will McGinty, Shawnna Rodriguez(Bottle Rocket Studios)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<11
11
iPhone OS=10.3.3

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-2017-7148?

CVE-2017-7148 is a vulnerability in the Location Framework component of certain Apple products, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive location information via a crafted app.

2

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7148?

iOS versions before 11 are affected by CVE-2017-7148.

3

How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-7148?

An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-7148 by creating a malicious app that reads the location variable and gathers sensitive location information.

4

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7148?

CVE-2017-7148 has a severity level of medium, with a severity value of 3.3.

5

How can I fix CVE-2017-7148?

To fix CVE-2017-7148, it is recommended to update to iOS version 11 or later, as this vulnerability is fixed in iOS 11.

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