CVE-2017-13903 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 2017-12-25 8 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2017-5418
- cvss
- 7.5
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 1.1%
- EPSS 1.1% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 64%
- public exploits
- 0
- none known
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.2.1 is affected. tvOS before 11.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "HomeKit" component. It allows remote attackers to modify the application state by leveraging incorrect message handling, as demonstrated by use of an Apple Watch to obtain an encryption key and unlock a door.
Patch / fix
- apple iphone_os 11.2.1
- apple tvos 11.2.1
Exploit prediction
1.06% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 64% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.5 | CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N |
| NVD | 2.0 | 5.0 | AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:N/A:N |
References
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support.apple.com
/HT208359
vendor-advisory
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support.apple.com
/HT208357
vendor-advisory
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engadget.com
/2017/12/21/apple-ignored-a-major-homekit-security-flaw-for-six-weeks/
press/media-coverage
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securitytracker.com
/id/1040008
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
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securityfocus.com
/bid/102182
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2017-13903
- NVD CVE-2017-13903
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