CVE-2017-2352: Medium severity Apple iOS vulnerability

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

Unlock with iPhone. A logic issue was addressed through improved state management.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Unlock with iPhone" component, which allows attackers to bypass the wrist-presence protection mechanism and unlock a Watch device via unspecified vectors.

Credit

Ashley Fernandez(raptAware Pty Ltd)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS<10.2.1
10.2.1
Apple iPhone OS<=10.2.0
Apple WatchOS<=2.2.2

Remediation

Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.

  1. Upgrade

    Upgrade Apple iOS and iPadOS to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.2.1

Event History

Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2352?

CVE-2017-2352 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability affecting iOS and watchOS.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2352?

To fix CVE-2017-2352, update affected devices to iOS version 10.2.1 or later, and watchOS version 3.1.3 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2352?

CVE-2017-2352 affects iOS versions prior to 10.2.1 and watchOS versions prior to 3.1.3.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2352?

CVE-2017-2352 is a logic issue that allows attackers to bypass security measures on affected devices.

5

Can I continue using my device if it is affected by CVE-2017-2352?

It is recommended to update your device as continued use may expose it to security risks related to CVE-2017-2352.

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