CVE-2017-7141: Infoleak
First published: Mon Sep 25 2017(Updated: )
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass an intended off value of the "Load remote content in messages" setting, and consequently discover an e-mail recipient's IP address, via an HTML email message.
Credit: product-security@apple.com John Whitehead The New York Times
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple Mac OS X | <=10.12.6 | |
| Apple macOS High Sierra | <10.13 | 10.13 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the vulnerability ID for this issue?
The vulnerability ID for this issue is CVE-2017-7141.
Which Apple products are affected by this vulnerability?
macOS before 10.13 is affected by this vulnerability.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-7141?
The severity of CVE-2017-7141 is medium, with a severity value of 5.3.
How can attackers exploit this vulnerability?
Attackers can bypass the 'Load remote content in messages' setting in Apple Mail, allowing them to discover an email recipient's IP address.
How can I fix this vulnerability?
To fix this vulnerability, update to macOS 10.13 or later and apply the necessary security patches.
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