8.1
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2389

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(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.

Credit: ShenYeYinJiu Tencent Security Response CenterTSRC product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
Safari<=10.0.3
iPhone OS<=10.2.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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