CVE-2017-13888 Memory corruption in n/a

High 7.5 Published Updated

A type confusion vulnerability in iOS allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via improved memory handling flaws.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Not needed
Attackable
Over the internet
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2017-13888?

CVE-2017-13888 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Jan 2019. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, with no action from the victim.

Official description

In iOS before 11.2, a type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.

Weakness: CWE-704

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-13888?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13888?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-13888 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.

Is CVE-2017-13888 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-13888 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-vcp2-75r9-q84q.

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