Vulnerability identifier: #VU9749

Vulnerability risk: High

CVSSv3.1: 8.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:P/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2017-13797

CWE-ID: CWE-416

Exploitation vector: Network

Exploit availability: Yes

Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components / Operating system

Vendor: Apple Inc.

Description
The vulnerability allows a remote attacker to execute arbitrary code on the target system.

The weakness exists due to use-after-free error in the WebKit component. A remote attacker can trick the victim into visiting a specially crafted website, trigger memory corruption and execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges.

Mitigation
Update to version 11.1.

Vulnerable software versions

Apple iOS: 10.3 - 10.3.3, 10.2 - 10.2.1, 10.1 - 10.1.1, 10.0.0 - 10.0.3, 4.3.0 - 4.3.4, 4.2.1 - 4.2.8, 4.0 - 4.0.2, 3.2 - 3.2.2, 3.1 - 3.1.3, 3.0 - 3.0.1, 9.2 - 9.2.1, 9.3.0 - 9.3.5, 9.1.0, 9.0.0 - 9.0.2

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External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT208222

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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. However, proof of concept for this vulnerability is available.