CVE-2017-7156

Name: CVE-2017-7156
Creator: NVD / NIST
Published: 2017-12-27T17:08:24.28+00:00
License: https://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/

UnknownEPSS 2.40%

Last modified Jun 17, 2026

CVE-2017-7156 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. EPSS estimates a 2.40% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2 is affected. Safari before 11.0.2 is affected. iCloud before 7.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Metrics

EPSS Probability

2.40%

81.9th percentile

Probability of exploitation in the next 30 days. Learn more

Weakness Enumeration

CWE-119

Affected Software

Vendor	Product	Versions
Apple	Safari	< 11.0.2
Apple	Iphone Os	< 11.2
Apple	Tvos	< 11.2
Apple	Icloud	< 7.2
Apple	Itunes	< 12.7.2
Apple	Webkit	All versions

References

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102181Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-09Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208324Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208326Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208328Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102181Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040012Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040013Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-09Third Party Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208324Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208326Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208327Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208328Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208334Vendor Advisory

Timeline

Published: Dec 27, 2017
Last Modified: Jun 17, 2026
Status: Modified

Frequently Asked Questions

What is CVE-2017-7156?

How severe is CVE-2017-7156?

Severity scoring for CVE-2017-7156 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 2.40% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.

How do I fix CVE-2017-7156?

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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Source: NVD / NIST