CVE-2017-7079
CVE-2017-7079 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Itunes with a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5. 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-552.
Key facts
- Severity: Medium (CVSS 3.x base score 5.5)
- CVSS v2: 4.3
- EPSS exploit prediction: 1% (57th percentile)
- Actively exploited: Not listed in CISA KEV
- Weakness: CWE-552
- Affected product: Apple Itunes
- Published:
- Last modified:
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iTunes before 12.7 is affected. The issue involves the "Data Sync" component. It allows attackers to access iOS backups (written by iTunes) via a crafted app.
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2017-7079?
- An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iTunes before 12.7 is affected. The issue involves the "Data Sync" component. It allows attackers to access iOS backups (written by iTunes) via a crafted app.
- How severe is CVE-2017-7079?
- CVE-2017-7079 has a CVSS 3.x base score of 5.5, rated medium severity. It is exploitable over local access with low attack complexity, requires no privileges and user interaction. Impact on confidentiality is high, integrity none, and availability none.
- Is CVE-2017-7079 being actively exploited?
- It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 1% (57th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
- What products are affected by CVE-2017-7079?
- CVE-2017-7079 affects Apple Itunes. See the affected-products list for the exact vulnerable versions.
- How do I fix CVE-2017-7079?
- Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
- When was CVE-2017-7079 published?
- CVE-2017-7079 was published on 2017-10-23 and last updated on 2026-06-17.
References
Affected products (1)
- cpe:2.3:a:apple:itunes:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
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