CVE-2017-7013: High severity Apple iCloud vulnerability

Published Jul 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.6 is affected. iCloud before 6.2.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.6.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2.3 is affected. The issue involves the "libxml2" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read and application crash) via a crafted XML file.

Affected Software

7 affected components
Apple iCloud<=6.2.1
Microsoft Windows
Apple iTunes<=12.6.1
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.2
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.5
Apple tvOS<=10.2.1
Apple WatchOS<=3.2.2

Event History

Jul 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:00 PM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-7013?

CVE-2017-7013 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on sensitive data and system integrity.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-7013?

To fix CVE-2017-7013, update your affected Apple products to their latest versions, such as iOS to 10.3.3, macOS to 10.12.6, and so on.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7013?

CVE-2017-7013 affects iOS versions before 10.3.3, macOS versions before 10.12.6, and various versions of iCloud, iTunes, tvOS, and watchOS.

4

Is Microsoft Windows affected by CVE-2017-7013?

No, Microsoft Windows itself is not affected by CVE-2017-7013, but certain Apple applications running on Windows are impacted.

5

What are the consequences of CVE-2017-7013 if not patched?

If CVE-2017-7013 is not patched, it could allow attackers to exploit weaknesses in affected Apple software, potentially leading to unauthorized access or data breaches.

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