CVE-2017-13888 Memory corruption in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vcp2-75r9-q84q.