#VU9024 Improper input validation in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-13804

 

#VU9024 Improper input validation in Apple iOS - CVE-2017-13804

Published: November 1, 2017


Vulnerability identifier: #VU9024
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13804
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.

Description

The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to bypass security restrictions on the target system.

The weakness exists due to improper input validation. A remote attacker can trick the victim into opening a specially crafted zip file, trigger a path handling flaw in the StreamingZip component and modify restricted areas of the file system.

Remediation

Update to version 11.1.

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