CVE-2017-2424: Infoleak

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. An information disclosure issue existed in the processing of OpenGL shaders. This issue was addressed through improved memory management.

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 mishandling of OpenGL shaders in the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information from process memory via a crafted web site.

Credit

Paul Thomson (using the GLFuzz tool)(the Multicore Programming Group), Imperial College London

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

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-2017-2424?

CVE-2017-2424 has a moderate severity level due to the potential for information disclosure.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2424?

To fix CVE-2017-2424, users should update their Safari to version 10.1 or later and iOS to version 10.3 or later.

3

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2017-2424?

CVE-2017-2424 affects Safari versions earlier than 10.1.

4

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2017-2424?

CVE-2017-2424 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3.

5

What type of issue is CVE-2017-2424 related to?

CVE-2017-2424 is related to an information disclosure vulnerability in the processing of OpenGL shaders.

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