CVE-2017-2378: Input Validation

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. A validation issue existed in bookmark creation. This issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves bookmark creation in the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or spoof a bookmark by leveraging mishandling of links during drag-and-drop actions.

Credit

xisigr(Tencent)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
Safari<=10.0.3
iPhone OS<=10.2.1

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 10.3

Event History

Apr 2, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·01:36 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·01:59 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-2017-2378?

CVE-2017-2378 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its impact on WebKit's bookmark creation process.

2

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-2378?

CVE-2017-2378 affects Apple Safari before version 10.1 and Apple iOS prior to version 10.3.

3

How do I fix CVE-2017-2378?

To fix CVE-2017-2378, users should update Apple Safari to version 10.1 or later and update iOS to version 10.3 or later.

4

What type of issue is CVE-2017-2378?

CVE-2017-2378 is a validation issue that occurs during the bookmark creation process in WebKit.

5

Does CVE-2017-2378 affect desktop or mobile devices?

CVE-2017-2378 affects both desktop devices using Safari and mobile devices running iOS.

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