CVE-2017-13849

Name: CVE-2017-13849
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-11-13T03:29:02.443+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 3.78%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-13849 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.1 is affected. EPSS estimates a 3.78% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

3.78%

88.6th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-20

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	< 11.1
Apple	Tvos	< 11.1
Apple	Watchos	< 4.1

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101691Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039703Third Party Advisory, VDB 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/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/101691Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039703Third Party Advisory, VDB 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/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry

Timeline

Published: Nov 13, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-13849?

How severe is CVE-2017-13849?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-13849 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 3.78% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-13849?

Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.

Are you affected by CVE-2017-13849?

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Source: NVD / NIST