First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )
WebKit. A type confusion issue was addressed through improved memory handling.
Credit: Kai Kang Tencent product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <10.3 | 10.3 |
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <=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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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-2415 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its type confusion issue that can lead to potential exploitation.
To fix CVE-2017-2415, users should update their affected Apple devices to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, tvOS, or watchOS as applicable.
CVE-2017-2415 affects devices running iOS versions prior to 10.3, Safari versions before 10.1, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.
The vulnerable component involved in CVE-2017-2415 is WebKit, which is used for rendering web content in Apple products.
CVE-2017-2415 can cause type confusion issues that may lead to memory handling vulnerabilities, potentially allowing attackers to exploit the affected systems.