CVE-2017-7113 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published 13 Nov 2017 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Attackers can bypass read restrictions on secure text fields in iOS via focus-change events, potentially exposing sensitive data.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Any signed-in user
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: Not needed
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-7113?

CVE-2017-7113 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 13 Nov 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.1 is affected. The issue involves the "UIKit" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended read restrictions for secure text fields via vectors involving a focus-change event.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7113?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7113?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7113 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-7113 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7113 in the wild and no public exploit code.

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Sources

Also known as GHSA-qmcw-996c-3jh9.