Vulnerability Details : CVE-2017-13849
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.1 is affected. tvOS before 11.1 is affected. watchOS before 4.1 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreText" component. It allows remote attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via a crafted text file.
Vulnerability category: Input validationDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2017-13849
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2017-13849
0.87%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 82 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2017-13849
Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
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4.3
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MEDIUM | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:N/I:N/A:P |
8.6
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2.9
|
NIST | |
5.5
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MEDIUM | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:N/A:H |
1.8
|
3.6
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2017-13849
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The product receives input or data, but it does not validate or incorrectly validates that the input has the properties that are required to process the data safely and correctly.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2017-13849
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039703
Apple iOS Multiple Flaws Let Remote Users Execute Arbitrary Code, Modify Data, and Cause Denial of Service Conditions, Local and Remote Users Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, and ApplicationsThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208220
About the security content of watchOS 4.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43161/
iOS < 11.1 / tvOS < 11.1 / watchOS < 4.1 - Denial of ServiceExploit;Third Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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https://support.apple.com/HT208222
About the security content of iOS 11.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT208219
About the security content of tvOS 11.1 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101691
Apple iOS/WatchOS/tvOS CVE-2017-13849 Denial of Service VulnerabilityThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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