First published: Thu Jul 20 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1.2 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. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
Credit: product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple Mobile Safari | <=10.1.2 | |
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <10.3.3 | |
tvOS | <10.2.2 | |
Apple iCloud for Windows | <6.2.2 | |
Microsoft Windows | ||
Apple iTunes for Windows | <12.6.2 | |
Apple WebKit |
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CVE-2017-7049 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
To fix CVE-2017-7049, update affected Apple software to the latest versions as recommended by Apple.
CVE-2017-7049 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3.3, Safari versions prior to 10.1.2, iCloud versions prior to 6.2.2 on Windows, iTunes versions prior to 12.6.2 on Windows, and tvOS versions prior to 10.2.2.
Yes, CVE-2017-7049 can be exploited remotely, which poses a significant risk for users.
The vulnerability CVE-2017-7049 involves the WebKit component used in Apple products.