CVE-2017-13903

7.5 HIGH
Published: December 25, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

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.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102182
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040008
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208357
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208359
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/21/apple-ignored-a-major-homekit-security-flaw-for-six-weeks/
Source: product-security@apple.com
Press/Media Coverage
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/102182
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1040008
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT208357
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT208359
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.engadget.com/2017/12/21/apple-ignored-a-major-homekit-security-flaw-for-six-weeks/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Press/Media Coverage

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.5 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
1.1%
60th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Affected Vendors

apple