CVE-2017-13856: Buffer Overflow
First published: Sat Dec 02 2017(Updated: )
WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed with improved memory handling.
Credit: Yuan Deng Antan anonymous researcher Jeonghoon Shin Tencent Keen Security Lab @keen_lab Trend MicroRichard Zhu (fluorescence) Trend Micro product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| tvOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <11.2 | 11.2 |
| Apple iTunes | <12.7.2 | 12.7.2 |
| Apple Mobile Safari | <11.0.2 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <11.2 | |
| tvOS | <11.2 | |
| Apple iCloud for Windows | <7.2 | |
| Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.7.2 | |
| Microsoft Windows | ||
| Apple WebKit |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208326 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208327 (Advisory)
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208334 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102181
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040012
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040013
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-09
- https://support.apple.com/HT208324
- https://support.apple.com/HT208326
- https://support.apple.com/HT208327
- https://support.apple.com/HT208328
- https://support.apple.com/HT208334
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-7164
- CVE-2017-13905
- CVE-2017-7172
- CVE-2017-7171
- CVE-2017-7151
- CVE-2017-7162
- CVE-2017-13861
- CVE-2017-13904
- CVE-2017-5754
- CVE-2017-13862
- CVE-2017-13867
- CVE-2017-13876
- CVE-2017-7173
- CVE-2017-13855
- CVE-2017-13865
- CVE-2017-13868
- CVE-2017-13869
- CVE-2017-7154
- CVE-2017-13885
- CVE-2017-7165
- CVE-2017-13884
- CVE-2017-7153
- CVE-2017-7156
- CVE-2017-7157
- CVE-2017-13856
- CVE-2017-13870
- CVE-2017-7160
- CVE-2017-13866
- CVE-2017-13080
- CVE-2017-2411
- CVE-2017-13847
- CVE-2017-13879
- CVE-2017-13880
- CVE-2017-13874
- CVE-2017-13860
- CVE-2017-7152
- CVE-2017-13888
- CVE-2017-13891
- CVE-2017-13864
- CVE-2017-15422
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-13856?
CVE-2017-13856 is a vulnerability in WebKit that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-13856?
iOS before 11.2, Safari before 11.0.2, iCloud before 7.2 on Windows, iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS before 11.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13856.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-13856?
CVE-2017-13856 has a severity rating of 8.8 (high).
How can I fix CVE-2017-13856?
To fix CVE-2017-13856, update to the latest versions of the affected Apple products: iOS 11.2, Safari 11.0.2, iCloud 7.2 on Windows, iTunes 12.7.2 on Windows, and tvOS 11.2.
Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13856?
You can find more information about CVE-2017-13856 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102181) and [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040012, http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040013).
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