Apple iOS up to 11.0.3 WebKit memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability, which was classified as critical, was found in Apple iOS up to 11.0.3. This vulnerability affects unknown code of the component WebKit. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. This vulnerability is registered as CVE-2017-13796. It is possible to launch the attack remotely. Furthermore, an exploit is available. You should upgrade the affected component.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 11.0.3 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects some unknown functionality of the component WebKit. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is 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. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

The bug was discovered 10/31/2017. The weakness was published 10/31/2017 by Ivan Fratric with Google Project Zero as HT208222 as confirmed advisory (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2017-13796 since 08/30/2017. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. Technical details are unknown but a public exploit is available.

It is possible to download the exploit 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 (43166) and Tenable (104359). Similar entries are available at VDB-108926, VDB-108913, VDB-108915 and VDB-108916. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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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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11/03/2017 +1 days 🔍
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-2017-13796 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2017-13796
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-109090
SecurityTracker: 1039703

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

Created: 11/03/2017 15:42
Updated: 06/02/2025 03:30
Changes: 11/03/2017 15:42 (78), 12/04/2019 09:10 (5), 01/23/2021 07:38 (4), 06/02/2025 03:30 (15)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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