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CVE-2017-7142: Infoleak

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

WebKit Storage. An information leakage issue existed in the handling of website data in Safari Private windows. This issue was addressed with improved data handling.

Credit: Rich Shawn O’Connell an anonymous researcher an anonymous researcher product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple Safari<=10.1.2
Apple iOS<11
11

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is CVE-2017-7142?

    CVE-2017-7142 is a vulnerability in Safari before version 11 that allows attackers to bypass the Safari Private Browsing protection mechanism and obtain sensitive information about visited websites.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-7142?

    Safari before version 11 and Apple iOS before version 11 are affected by CVE-2017-7142.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7142?

    The severity of CVE-2017-7142 is medium with a CVSS score of 5.3.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-7142?

    To fix CVE-2017-7142, it is recommended to update Safari to version 11 or later and Apple iOS to version 11 or later.

  • Where can I find more information about CVE-2017-7142?

    You can find more information about CVE-2017-7142 on the following references: [SecurityFocus](http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100996), [SecurityTracker](http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384), [Apple Support](https://support.apple.com/HT208116).

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