PT-2017-13175 · Apple · Watch+3

Khaos Tian · Published 2017-12-25 · Updated 2019-10-03 · CVE-2017-13903

Positive Technologies (AI Summary)

CVSS v3.1

7.5

High

Base vector

AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Name of the Vulnerable Software and Affected Versions Apple iOS versions prior to 11.2.1 Apple tvOS versions prior to 11.2.1

Description The issue involves the HomeKit component and incorrect message handling, allowing remote attackers to modify the application state. This can be demonstrated by using an Apple Watch to obtain an encryption key and unlock a door.

Recommendations For iOS versions prior to 11.2.1, update to version 11.2.1 or later to resolve the issue. For tvOS versions prior to 11.2.1, update to version 11.2.1 or later to resolve the issue.

Fix

Related Identifiers

CVE-2017-13903

Affected Products

Watch

Homekit

Ios

Tvos

References · 7

• https://support.apple.com/HT208359 · Vendor Advisory
• https://nvd.nist.gov/vuln/detail/CVE-2017-13903 · Security Note
• https://osv.dev/vulnerability/CVE-2017-13903 · Vendor Advisory
• https://support.apple.com/HT208357 · Vendor Advisory
• http://securityfocus.com/bid/102182 · Note
• https://engadget.com/2017/12/21/apple-ignored-a-major-homekit-security-flaw-for-six-weeks · Note
• http://securitytracker.com/id/1040008 · Note