CVE-2017-2389: High severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

Safari. A spoofing and denial-of-service issue existed in the handling of HTTP authentication. This issue was addressed through making HTTP authentication sheets non-modal.

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 the "Safari" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof an HTTP authentication sheet or cause a denial of service via a crafted web site.

Credit

ShenYeYinJiu(Tencent Security Response Center), TSRC

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2389?

CVE-2017-2389 has a medium severity level due to the potential for spoofing and denial-of-service attacks.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2389?

To fix CVE-2017-2389, upgrade to Safari version 10.1 or later or to iOS version 10.3 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2389?

CVE-2017-2389 affects Apple Safari versions prior to 10.1 and iOS versions prior to 10.3.

4

What kind of issue is CVE-2017-2389?

CVE-2017-2389 is a spoofing and denial-of-service issue that arises from improper handling of HTTP authentication.

5

Is there a patch available for CVE-2017-2389?

Yes, Apple has released patches in Safari version 10.1 and iOS version 10.3 to address CVE-2017-2389.

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