What devices are affected by CVE-2017-2368?

CVE-2017-2368 affects Apple devices running iOS versions prior to 10.2.1.

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2368?

CVE-2017-2368 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote exploitation.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2368?

To fix CVE-2017-2368, upgrade your device to iOS version 10.2.1 or later.

What type of issue is described in CVE-2017-2368?

CVE-2017-2368 describes an input validation issue in the parsing of contact cards.

Can CVE-2017-2368 lead to remote attacks?

Yes, CVE-2017-2368 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted contact cards.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2368

medium

5.5

CWE

23/1/2017

20/2/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2368: Input Validation

First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )

Contacts. An input validation issue existed in the parsing of contact cards. This issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Credit: Vincent Desmurs (vincedes3) product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=10.2.0
Apple iOS	<10.2.1	10.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-2368?
CVE-2017-2368 affects Apple devices running iOS versions prior to 10.2.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2368?
CVE-2017-2368 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2368?
To fix CVE-2017-2368, upgrade your device to iOS version 10.2.1 or later.
What type of issue is described in CVE-2017-2368?
CVE-2017-2368 describes an input validation issue in the parsing of contact cards.
Can CVE-2017-2368 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-2368 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted contact cards.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What devices are affected by CVE-2017-2368?
CVE-2017-2368 affects Apple devices running iOS versions prior to 10.2.1.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2368?
CVE-2017-2368 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to potential remote exploitation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2368?
To fix CVE-2017-2368, upgrade your device to iOS version 10.2.1 or later.
What type of issue is described in CVE-2017-2368?
CVE-2017-2368 describes an input validation issue in the parsing of contact cards.
Can CVE-2017-2368 lead to remote attacks?
Yes, CVE-2017-2368 allows remote attackers to exploit the vulnerability through crafted contact cards.