What is the severity of CVE-2017-2383?

CVE-2017-2383 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive client certificate information.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2383?

To fix CVE-2017-2383, update affected Apple software to the latest versions, specifically iOS 10.2.1, iCloud 6.2 or higher, and iTunes 12.6 or higher.

Which versions of Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2383?

CVE-2017-2383 affects iCloud versions prior to 6.2, iTunes versions prior to 12.6, and iOS versions up to 10.2.1.

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2383?

CVE-2017-2383 is a crypto vulnerability involving the transmission of client certificates in plaintext.

Does CVE-2017-2383 require immediate attention?

Yes, CVE-2017-2383 requires immediate attention to mitigate risks associated with exposed client certificates.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2383

low

3.5

23/1/2017

2/4/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2383

First published: Mon Jan 23 2017(Updated: )

APNs Server. A client certificate was sent in plaintext. This issue was addressed through improved certificate handling.

Credit: Matthias Wachs Quirin Scheitle Technical University Munich product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iOS	<10.2.1	10.2.1
Apple iCloud	<=6.1.1
Apple iTunes	<=12.5.5.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2383?
CVE-2017-2383 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive client certificate information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2383?
To fix CVE-2017-2383, update affected Apple software to the latest versions, specifically iOS 10.2.1, iCloud 6.2 or higher, and iTunes 12.6 or higher.
Which versions of Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2383?
CVE-2017-2383 affects iCloud versions prior to 6.2, iTunes versions prior to 12.6, and iOS versions up to 10.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2383?
CVE-2017-2383 is a crypto vulnerability involving the transmission of client certificates in plaintext.
Does CVE-2017-2383 require immediate attention?
Yes, CVE-2017-2383 requires immediate attention to mitigate risks associated with exposed client certificates.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2383?
CVE-2017-2383 has a moderate severity level due to the potential exposure of sensitive client certificate information.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2383?
To fix CVE-2017-2383, update affected Apple software to the latest versions, specifically iOS 10.2.1, iCloud 6.2 or higher, and iTunes 12.6 or higher.
Which versions of Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2383?
CVE-2017-2383 affects iCloud versions prior to 6.2, iTunes versions prior to 12.6, and iOS versions up to 10.2.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2383?
CVE-2017-2383 is a crypto vulnerability involving the transmission of client certificates in plaintext.
Does CVE-2017-2383 require immediate attention?
Yes, CVE-2017-2383 requires immediate attention to mitigate risks associated with exposed client certificates.