CVE-2017-2434: Input Validation

Published Mar 27, 2017
·
Updated

HomeKit. A state issue existed in the handling of Home Control. This issue was addressed through improved validation.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "HomeKit" component. It allows attackers to have an unspecified impact by leveraging the presence of Home Control on Control Center.

Credit

Suyash Narain(India)

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
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
Jun 16, 58461
Event
03:56 AM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2434?

CVE-2017-2434 is considered a moderate severity vulnerability due to the potential for attackers to exploit the Home Control state issue.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2434?

To fix CVE-2017-2434, users should update their Apple iOS devices to version 10.3 or later.

3

Which products are affected by CVE-2017-2434?

CVE-2017-2434 affects Apple iOS devices running versions prior to 10.3.

4

What type of impact does CVE-2017-2434 allow attackers to have?

CVE-2017-2434 allows attackers to have an unspecified impact related to HomeKit functionalities.

5

Was this vulnerability addressed in a software update?

Yes, CVE-2017-2434 was addressed through improved validation in the iOS version 10.3 update.

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