CVE-2017-7040: n/a vulnerability

CVE-2017-7040: An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1.2 is affected. iCloud before 6.2.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.6.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 10.2.2 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.

UnknownCVSS not scoredNot KEV-listedUpdatedAug 5, 2024, 15:49 UTC (UTC+00:00)

Security readout for executives and security teams

CVE-2017-7040 is a WebKit memory corruption issue in older Apple software. A malicious website could crash the affected application or allow remote code execution. The business concern is legacy Apple or Windows endpoints still running the vulnerable iOS, Safari, iCloud, iTunes, or tvOS versions. Exposure is most likely on unmanaged, unsupported, or legacy Apple devices and Windows systems with old Apple software installed. Internet browsing or web content rendering is the relevant exposure path. Prioritize remediation where legacy Apple software is still used for web browsing or email-linked web content. The issue enables remote code execution from crafted web content, but sources do not confirm active exploitation. Mitigation focus: Update affected Apple software to the fixed versions or later.; Remove unsupported legacy Apple software from Windows endpoints.; Prioritize unmanaged devices that browse the internet..

Prepared: Jun 12, 2026, 22:05 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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Severity: Unknown
CVSS: Not scored
Known Exploited: No
Published: Jul 20, 2017, 16:00 UTC (UTC+00:00)

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https://support.apple.com/HT207927CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT207924CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT207928CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT207921CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
https://support.apple.com/HT207923CVE reference · x_refsource_CONFIRM
42367CVE reference · exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB
GLSA-201710-14CVE reference · vendor-advisory, x_refsource_GENTOO

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