CVE-2017-7140 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.3 Published Updated

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.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-2vw8-r286-4wvc.

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