#VU8519 Spoofing attack in Apple Safari


Published: 2017-09-20

Vulnerability identifier: #VU8519

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.7 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:L/I:L/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-7085

CWE-ID: CWE-200

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: No

Vulnerable software:
Apple Safari
Client/Desktop applications / Web browsers

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to perform spoofing attack.

The vulnerability exists due to unknown error. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website and spoof address bar and other parts of web page.

Successful exploitation of this vulnerability may result in information disclosure or malicious actions execution.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Safari: 10.1.0 - 10.1.2


External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208116


Q & A

Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?

Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.

Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?

No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.


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