CVE-2017-13794

HIGH IN THE WILD

Safari < 11.0.1 - Remote Code Execution via Memory Corruption

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

CVE-2017-13794 has been observed exploited in the wild (reported by InTheWild.io). EIP tracks 1 public exploit from researchers including Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC demonstrates a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit by manipulating an iframe and form submission, leading to a heap-use-after-free condition. The ASan log confirms the vulnerability in WebKit's frame loader and document loader components.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 11.1 is affected. Safari before 11.0.1 is affected. iCloud before 7.1 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.7.1 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 11.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED
by Google Security Research · htmldosmultiple
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43174

This PoC demonstrates a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit by manipulating an iframe and form submission, leading to a heap-use-after-free condition. The ASan log confirms the vulnerability in WebKit's frame loader and document loader components.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Rce
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WebKit (nightly build)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: A vulnerable version of WebKit · Ability to execute JavaScript in the target environment
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (8)

Core 8
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208225
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208222
Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/43174/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208219
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208224
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201712-01
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1039703
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT208223

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.2136
EPSS Percentile 95.8%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

InTheWild.io 2017-01-01
CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (6)
apple/icloud < 7.1
apple/iphone_os < 11.1
apple/itunes < 12.7.1
apple/safari < 11.0.1
apple/tvos < 11.1
apple/webkit
Published Nov 13, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026