CVE-2017-7153 Security feature bypass in n/a

Medium 6.1 Published 3 Apr 2018 Updated 5 Aug 2024

Remote attackers can spoof TLS security indicators in Apple browsers via crafted redirects, misleading users about connection security.

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: Available

What is CVE-2017-7153?

CVE-2017-7153 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 3 Apr 2018. 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 11.2 is affected. Safari before 11.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 7.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. watchOS before 4.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof user-interface information (about whether the entire content is derived from a valid TLS session) via a crafted web site that sends a 401 Unauthorized redirect.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-7153?

It affects 7 products.

Products include Apple Icloud, Apple Iphone Os, Apple Itunes, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos and 1 more.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7153?

Upgrade to a fixed version.

Is CVE-2017-7153 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-7153 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Icloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-7153, GHSA-7fhq-xrqv-8mqq, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-7153.