First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )
Kernel. A use after free issue was addressed through improved memory management.
Credit: Ian Beer Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <10.2.1 | 10.2.1 |
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <10.2.1 | |
Apple iOS and macOS | <10.12.3 | |
tvOS | <10.1.1 | |
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <3.1.3 | |
WebKitGTK+ | <2.16.3 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-2360 has been categorized with a severity rating that signifies a high risk of exploitation in affected Apple products.
CVE-2017-2360 affects iOS versions before 10.2.1, macOS versions before 10.12.3, tvOS before 10.1.1, and watchOS before 3.1.3.
To fix CVE-2017-2360, update your device to the latest version of the affected software, specifically iOS 10.2.1 or later, macOS 10.12.3 or later, tvOS 10.1.1 or later, or watchOS 3.1.3 or later.
CVE-2017-2360 is classified as a use after free vulnerability, which occurs when memory is improperly freed and subsequently accessed.
Yes, CVE-2017-2360 can potentially allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code, thereby compromising the device's security.