CVE-2017-7140 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain sensitive information by reading keyboard autocorrect suggestions in iOS, requiring an upgrade to iOS 11.
- 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-2017-7140?
CVE-2017-7140 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 23 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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 "Keyboard Suggestions" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading keyboard autocorrect suggestions.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7140?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7140?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7140 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7140 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7140 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-2vw8-r286-4wvc.