CVE-2017-2415: High severity Apple iOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. A type confusion issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code by leveraging an unspecified "type confusion."

Credit

Kai Kang(Tencent)

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2415?

CVE-2017-2415 has been classified with a high severity rating due to its type confusion issue that can lead to potential exploitation.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2415?

To fix CVE-2017-2415, users should update their affected Apple devices to the latest versions of iOS, Safari, tvOS, or watchOS as applicable.

3

Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-2415?

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.

4

What component is involved in CVE-2017-2415?

The vulnerable component involved in CVE-2017-2415 is WebKit, which is used for rendering web content in Apple products.

5

What types of issues can CVE-2017-2415 cause?

CVE-2017-2415 can cause type confusion issues that may lead to memory handling vulnerabilities, potentially allowing attackers to exploit the affected systems.

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