CVE-2017-2354: Buffer Overflow

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. Safari before 10.0.3 is affected. iCloud before 6.1.1 is affected. iTunes before 12.5.5 is affected. tvOS before 10.1.1 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.

Credit

Neymar(Tencent), Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

7 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS<10.2.1
10.2.1
Apple iPhone OS<10.2.1
Apple Safari<10.0.3
Apple Icloud Windows<6.1.1
Apple Itunes Windows<12.5.5
Apple tvOS<10.1.1
WebKitGTK Webkitgtk\+<2.16.3

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2354?

CVE-2017-2354 has been classified with a high severity rating due to the potential for memory corruption issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2354?

To fix CVE-2017-2354, users should update their affected Apple products to the latest versions which address the memory corruption vulnerabilities.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2354?

CVE-2017-2354 affects Apple iOS versions prior to 10.2.1, Safari versions before 10.0.3, and iCloud versions before 6.1.1 among others.

4

Is CVE-2017-2354 exploited in the wild?

There is no specific information confirming that CVE-2017-2354 is actively exploited in the wild, but it is advisable to apply updates due to its severity.

5

When was CVE-2017-2354 disclosed?

CVE-2017-2354 was disclosed in January 2017 as part of a series of updates addressing memory corruption vulnerabilities in WebKit.

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