CVE-2017-7040 is a critical WebKit vulnerability affecting multiple Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, and tvOS versions prior to their respective patches. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through memory corruption by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted website. Rated 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 high confidentiality, integrity, and availability impacts. While there is no evidence of active exploitation in the wild and limited community discussion, a public proof-of-concept (EDB-42367) exists, indicating the feasibility of exploitation.
| 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.1.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.3.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 10.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
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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