CVE-2017-2404: Low severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

Quick Look. An issue existed when checking the tel URL before initiating calls. This issue was addressed with the addition of a confirmation prompt.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Quick Look" component. It allows remote attackers to trigger telephone calls to arbitrary numbers via a tel: URL in a PDF document, as exploited in the wild in October 2016.

Credit

Tuan Anh Ngo (Melbourne, Australia), Christoph Nehring

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2404?

CVE-2017-2404 has been classified as a moderate severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow a remote attack.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2404?

To mitigate CVE-2017-2404, update your iOS device to version 10.3 or later.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2404?

CVE-2017-2404 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3, including all versions of Apple iPhone OS up to 10.2.1.

4

What component does CVE-2017-2404 involve?

CVE-2017-2404 involves the 'Quick Look' component of Apple's operating system.

5

What kind of issue does CVE-2017-2404 address?

CVE-2017-2404 addresses an issue with tel URL handling before initiating calls, which required a confirmation prompt to mitigate risks.

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