CVE-2017-13888
CVE-2017-13888 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os with a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5. It is not currently listed as actively exploited by CISA, and its EPSS exploit-prediction score is low. The underlying weakness is classified as CWE-704.
Key facts
- Severity: High (CVSS 3.x base score 7.5)
- CVSS v2: 5.0
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (53rd percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-704
- Affected product: Apple Iphone Os
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
In iOS before 11.2, a type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-13888?
- In iOS before 11.2, a type confusion issue was addressed with improved memory handling.
- How severe is CVE-2017-13888?
- CVE-2017-13888 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 7.5, rated high severity. It is exploitable over network with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and no user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is none, integrity high, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-13888 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (53rd percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-13888?
- CVE-2017-13888 affects Apple Iphone Os. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-13888?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround. Given its high severity, prioritise patching exposed systems.
- When was CVE-2017-13888 published?
- CVE-2017-13888 was published on 2019-01-11 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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