CVE-2017-13798 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple's WebKit component, affecting iOS before 11.1, Safari before 11.0.1, iCloud for Windows before 7.1, iTunes for Windows before 12.7.1, and tvOS before 11.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted website. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog and showing no active exploitation or significant community discussion, a public exploit (EDB-43175) demonstrating a use-after-free in WebKit's RenderObject::previousSibling exists.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 11.0.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 11.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.7.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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