CWE
59
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2390

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

libarchive. A validation issue existed in the handling of symlinks. This issue was addressed through improved validation of symlinks.

Credit: Omer Medan enSilo Ltd product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
iOS<=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3
tvOS<=10.1.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=3.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2390?

    CVE-2017-2390 has been rated as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential impact on system security.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2390?

    To fix CVE-2017-2390, update your affected Apple device to the latest version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2390?

    CVE-2017-2390 affects iOS prior to 10.3, macOS prior to 10.12.4, tvOS prior to 10.2, and watchOS prior to 3.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2390?

    CVE-2017-2390 is a validation issue concerning the handling of symlinks in libarchive.

  • When was CVE-2017-2390 published?

    CVE-2017-2390 was published in 2017 and is known to have security implications for various Apple operating systems.

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