CVE-2017-7139 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can exploit a timing bug in the iOS Phone component to read secure-content screenshots taken during locking actions, exposing sensitive information.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7139?
CVE-2017-7139 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 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 is affected. The issue involves the "Phone" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by leveraging a timing bug to read a secure-content screenshot that occurred during a locking action.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7139?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7139?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7139 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7139 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7139 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-fw9g-4j33-q83h.