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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.2.1
10.2.1
iCloud<=6.1.1
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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