CVE-2017-2356: Input Validation

Published Jan 23, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved input validation.

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

Team Pangu, lokihardt at PwnFest 2016, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), Kai Kang(Tencent)

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-2017-2356?

CVE-2017-2356 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential for memory corruption issues.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2356?

To fix CVE-2017-2356, upgrade your affected Apple device to the latest version such as iOS 10.2.1, Safari 10.0.3, or other respective updated software.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2356?

CVE-2017-2356 affects iOS before 10.2.1, Safari before 10.0.3, iCloud before 6.1.1, iTunes before 12.5.5, and tvOS before 10.1.1.

4

What type of issues does CVE-2017-2356 address?

CVE-2017-2356 addresses multiple memory corruption issues through improved input validation.

5

Is CVE-2017-2356 related to WebKit?

Yes, CVE-2017-2356 includes vulnerabilities found in WebKit, specifically affecting applications like Safari.

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