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CVE-2017-7148: Infoleak

First published: Tue Sep 19 2017(Updated: )

Location Framework. A permissions issue existed in the handling of the location variable. This was addressed with additional ownership checks.

Credit: Igor Makarov MoovitWill McGinty Shawnna Rodriguez Bottle Rocket Studios 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 CVE-2017-7148?

    CVE-2017-7148 is a vulnerability in the Location Framework component of certain Apple products, allowing attackers to obtain sensitive location information via a crafted app.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-7148?

    iOS versions before 11 are affected by CVE-2017-7148.

  • How can an attacker exploit CVE-2017-7148?

    An attacker can exploit CVE-2017-7148 by creating a malicious app that reads the location variable and gathers sensitive location information.

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-7148?

    CVE-2017-7148 has a severity level of medium, with a severity value of 3.3.

  • How can I fix CVE-2017-7148?

    To fix CVE-2017-7148, it is recommended to update to iOS version 11 or later, as this vulnerability is fixed in iOS 11.

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