CVE-2017-7042 is a critical WebKit vulnerability affecting iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, and tvOS, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service via a crafted website. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and low attack complexity, potentially leading to complete compromise of confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on CISA's KEV catalog, a public exploit (EDB-42364) for a use-after-free vulnerability exists, indicating potential for exploitation. Despite the available exploit, there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this CVE.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 6.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.6.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
Range not provided by sourceCPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:webkit:-:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.0 Twitter, 0.1 Reddit, 0.2 Bluesky, 0.1 Mastodon, and 0.2 GitHub mentions.
No media coverage found for this CVE.
The average CVE in this peer group has 0.3 InfoSec Media, 0.0 Vendor Blog, and 0.1 Security Researcher mentions.