CVE-2017-2419: High severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. An access issue existed in Content Security Policy.  This issue was addressed through improved access restrictions.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass a Content Security Policy protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.

Credit

Nicolai Grødum(Cisco Systems)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
Safari<=10.0.3
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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade WebKit (Safari) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 10.1
  3. Upgrade

    Upgrade WebKit (iOS) 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-2017-2419?

CVE-2017-2419 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow remote attackers to execute arbitrary code.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2419?

To fix CVE-2017-2419, users should upgrade to Apple iOS version 10.3 or later and ensure Safari is updated to version 10.1 or later.

3

Which software versions are affected by CVE-2017-2419?

CVE-2017-2419 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3 and Safari versions prior to 10.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2419?

CVE-2017-2419 is an access issue related to the Content Security Policy in the WebKit component.

5

What products are impacted by CVE-2017-2419?

CVE-2017-2419 impacts Apple products including Safari and iOS prior to the specified versions.

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