Apple iOS up to 11.0.3 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 11.0.3. Affected by this issue is some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. Such manipulation leads to memory corruption. This vulnerability is listed as CVE-2017-13794. The attack may be performed from remote. In addition, an exploit is available. Upgrading the affected component is advised.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability was found in Apple iOS up to 11.0.3 (Smartphone Operating System). It has been rated as critical. Affected by this issue is an unknown function of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. Using CWE to declare the problem leads to CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. Impacted is confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2017. The weakness was presented 10/31/2017 by Ivan Fratric with Google Project Zero as HT208222 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is shared for download at support.apple.com. This vulnerability is handled as CVE-2017-13794 since 08/30/2017. The attack may be launched remotely. No form of authentication is required for exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

The exploit is available at exploit-db.com. It is declared as proof-of-concept. As 0-day the estimated underground price was around $100k and more. The vulnerability scanner Nessus provides a plugin with the ID 104359 (Apple iTunes < 12.7.1 WebKit Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)), which helps to determine the existence of the flaw in a target environment. It is assigned to the family Windows and running in the context l. The commercial vulnerability scanner Qualys is able to test this issue with plugin 370624 (Apple iTunes for Windows Prior to 12.7.1 Multiple Vulnerabilities (HT208224)).

Upgrading to version 11.1 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The vulnerability is also documented in the databases at Exploit-DB (43174) and Tenable (104359). See VDB-108926, VDB-108913, VDB-108914 and VDB-108915 for similar entries. VulDB is the best source for vulnerability data and more expert information about this specific topic.

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: No
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Access: Public
Status: Proof-of-Concept
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Nessus ID: 104359
Nessus Name: Apple iTunes < 12.7.1 WebKit Multiple Vulnerabilities (credentialed check)
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OpenVAS ID: 802225
OpenVAS Name: Apple iCloud Security Updates( HT208225 )
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Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 11.1

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10/31/2017 +62 days 🔍
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11/12/2017 +9 days 🔍
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Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT208222
Researcher: Ivan Fratric
Organization: Google Project Zero
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2017-13794 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13794
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109088
SecurityTracker: 1039703

scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 11/03/2017 15:42
Updated: 04/26/2025 22:53
Changes: 11/03/2017 15:42 (79), 12/04/2019 08:59 (6), 01/23/2021 07:29 (3), 04/26/2025 22:53 (15)
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