#VU9041 Spoofing attack in Apple Safari - CVE-2017-13789

Vulnerability identifier: #VU9041

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv4.0: 1.2 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:L/VI:L/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N/E:U/U:Clear]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13789

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.

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

Mitigation
Update to version 11.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple Safari: 10.1.0 - 10.1.2

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External links
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208223

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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.