CVE-2017-7048 is a critical WebKit vulnerability affecting multiple Apple products, including iOS, Safari, iCloud for Windows, iTunes for Windows, and tvOS, allowing remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service through memory corruption via a crafted website. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH), this vulnerability is easily exploitable over a network with low attack complexity, requiring user interaction, and can lead to high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, a public proof-of-concept exploit (EDB-42360) for a use-after-free in WebCore::AccessibilityNodeObject::textUnderElement exists, and it has garnered some community discussion, indicating potential awareness among threat actors. Despite its age, the presence of public exploit code and high risk score warrant attention.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
< 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 6.2.2CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:icloud:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
< 12.6.2CPE 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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