CVE-2017-13903: Apple iPhone OS

High severity, CVSS 7.5. EPSS: 1.1% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.

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.

Affected products

  • Apple iPhone OS: before 11.2.1 (fixed in 11.2.1)
  • Apple tvOS: before 11.2.1 (fixed in 11.2.1)

Published 2017-12-25. Last modified 2026-06-17.