CVE-2017-7144 Information disclosure in n/a
Remote attackers can track Safari Private Browsing users by exploiting cookie mishandling in WebKit, compromising user privacy.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-7144?
CVE-2017-7144 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, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. Safari before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to track Safari Private Browsing users by leveraging cookie mishandling.
Weakness: CWE-275
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7144?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7144?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-7144 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-7144 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7144 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-7232-xfcf-h99w.