CVE-2017-2401: Input Validation

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

Kernel. A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Credit

Lufeng Li(Qihoo 360 Vulcan Team)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS<10.3
10.3
Apple iPhone OS<=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3
Apple tvOS<=10.1.1
Apple WatchOS<=3.1.3

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Jun 20, 58461
Event
08:08 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2401?

CVE-2017-2401 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its memory corruption issue affecting multiple Apple operating systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2401?

To fix CVE-2017-2401, users should update their iOS to version 10.3, macOS to version 10.12.4, tvOS to version 10.2, or watchOS to version 3.2.

3

Which versions of Apple software are affected by CVE-2017-2401?

CVE-2017-2401 affects iOS versions before 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2401?

CVE-2017-2401 is a memory corruption vulnerability that was addressed through improved input validation in the kernel component.

5

Who is impacted by CVE-2017-2401?

Users of Apple devices running affected versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, and watchOS are impacted by CVE-2017-2401.

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