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CVE-2017-7140: Infoleak

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

Keyboard Suggestions. The iOS keyboard was inadvertently caching sensitive information. This issue was addressed with improved heuristics.

Credit: Agim Allkanjari Stream in Motion Inc product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iPhone OS<=10.3.3
Apple iOS<11
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is vulnerability CVE-2017-7140?

    The vulnerability CVE-2017-7140 is an issue in certain Apple products where the iOS keyboard caches sensitive information and allows attackers to obtain it by reading keyboard autocorrect suggestions.

  • Which Apple products are affected by vulnerability CVE-2017-7140?

    The iOS before version 11 is affected by vulnerability CVE-2017-7140.

  • What is the severity of vulnerability CVE-2017-7140?

    The severity of vulnerability CVE-2017-7140 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

  • How can I fix vulnerability CVE-2017-7140?

    To fix vulnerability CVE-2017-7140, it is recommended to update to a version of iOS that is equal to or newer than version 11.

  • Where can I find more information about vulnerability CVE-2017-7140?

    You can find more information about vulnerability CVE-2017-7140 on the following resources: [link1](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101000), [link2](https://support.apple.com/HT208112), [link3](https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208112).

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