Vulnerability Description
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.
CVSS Score
MEDIUM
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 11.1 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 11.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 4.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039703Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208219Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208220Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208222Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43161/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101691Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039703Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208219Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208220Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT208222Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43161/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2017-13849?
CVE-2017-13849 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 5.5 (MEDIUM). 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 rem...
How severe is CVE-2017-13849?
CVE-2017-13849 has been rated MEDIUM with a CVSS base score of 5.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2017-13849?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.