CVE-2017-7078: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail Drafts" com...

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail Drafts" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading unintended cleartext transmissions.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

0.94%

56.5th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-319

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Iphone Os	<= 10.3.3
Apple	Mac Os X	<= 10.12.6

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208112Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100999Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039427Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208112Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208144Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Oct 23, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7078?

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11 is affected. macOS before 10.13 is affected. The issue involves the "Mail Drafts" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information by reading unintended cleartext transmissions.

How severe is CVE-2017-7078?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7078 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 0.94% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7078?

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.

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