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CVE-2017-13849 is a denial-of-service vulnerability in the CoreText component affecting iOS before 11.1, tvOS before 11.1, and watchOS before 4.1. According to Apple, processing a maliciously crafted text file can trigger unexpected application termination. Apple states the issue was addressed through improved memory handling, indicating the flaw is caused by unsafe memory handling during parsing or rendering of attacker-controlled text content in CoreText.
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A denial of service vulnerability in CoreText where processing a maliciously crafted text file may cause unexpected application termination.
A denial of service vulnerability in CoreText where processing a maliciously crafted text file may cause unexpected application termination.
A denial of service vulnerability in CoreText where processing a maliciously crafted text file may cause an unexpected application termination.
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