8.8
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2415

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 SoftwareAffected VersionHow 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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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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