CVE-2017-2428: Critical severity Apple iOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

HTTPProtocol. Description: Multiple issues existed in nghttp2 before 1.17.0. These were addressed by updating nghttp2 to version 1.17.0.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves nghttp2 before 1.17.0 in the "HTTPProtocol" component. It allows remote HTTP/2 servers to have an unspecified impact via unknown vectors.

Credit

CVE-2017-2428

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
  2. Upgrade

    Upgrade nghttp2 (HTTPProtocol) to a version that resolves this vulnerability.

    Fixed in 1.17.0

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-2017-2428?

The severity of CVE-2017-2428 is considered moderate due to its potential impact on specific versions of Apple operating systems.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2428?

To fix CVE-2017-2428, update the affected Apple products to the latest versions: iOS to 10.3, macOS to 10.12.4, tvOS to 10.2, and watchOS to 3.2.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2428?

CVE-2017-2428 affects iOS versions before 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.

4

What type of vulnerabilities does CVE-2017-2428 address?

CVE-2017-2428 addresses multiple issues within the nghttp2 library that can lead to security vulnerabilities in affected Apple products.

5

When was CVE-2017-2428 reported?

CVE-2017-2428 was reported in 2017 and is associated with earlier versions of Apple's software before critical updates were released.

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