Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-13860

First published: Sat Dec 02 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. macOS before 10.13.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail Drafts" component. It allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read e-mail content by leveraging mishandling of S/MIME credential encryption.

Credit: Michael Weishaar INNEO Solutions GmbHMichael Weishaar INNEO Solutions GmbH product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<11.2
Apple Mac OS X<10.13.2
Apple iOS<11.2
11.2
Apple macOS High Sierra<10.13.2
10.13.2
Apple Sierra
Apple El Capitan

Never miss a vulnerability like this again

Sign up to SecAlerts for real-time vulnerability data matched to your software, aggregated from hundreds of sources.

Parent vulnerabilities

(Appears in the following advisories)

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-13860?

    CVE-2017-13860 is a vulnerability that exists in certain Apple products, specifically iOS before 11.2 and macOS before 10.13.2, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to read e-mail content by leveraging mishandling of S/MIME credential encryption in the "Mail Drafts" component.

  • How severe is CVE-2017-13860?

    CVE-2017-13860 has a severity rating of 5.9 (medium).

  • What software versions are affected by CVE-2017-13860?

    iOS versions before 11.2 and macOS versions before 10.13.2 are affected by CVE-2017-13860.

  • How can I mitigate the vulnerability CVE-2017-13860?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-13860, it is recommended to update to iOS 11.2 or later and macOS 10.13.2 or later, as these versions address the issue.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-13860?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-13860 on the following websites: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102097) and [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039953) and [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039966).

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2024 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203