CVE-2017-7142
UnknownEPSS 1.70%
Last modified
CVE-2017-7142 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Safari before 11 is affected. EPSS estimates a 1.70% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Safari before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit Storage" component. It allows attackers to bypass the Safari Private Browsing protection mechanism, and consequently obtain sensitive information about visited web sites.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Safari | <= 10.1.2 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208116Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/100996Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039384Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT208116Vendor Advisory
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-7142?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. Safari before 11 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit Storage" component. It allows attackers to bypass the Safari Private Browsing protection mechanism, and consequently obtain sensitive information about visited web sites.
How severe is CVE-2017-7142?
Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7142 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 1.70% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-7142?
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-2017-7142?
Run a free Strix scan to check your systems for this vulnerability.
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