CVE-2017-13873 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 4.3 Published Updated

Attackers can obtain sensitive network-activity information about arbitrary apps via a crafted app on Apple operating systems.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
A user has to click or open something
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-13873?

CVE-2017-13873 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2018. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. tvOS before 11 is affected. watchOS before 4 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive network-activity information about arbitrary apps via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13873?

It affects 4 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13873?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13873 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-13873 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13873 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-whh7-rf6p-rj9g.

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