7.8
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2435: Input Validation

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

CoreText. A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Credit: John Villamil Doyensec product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
iOS<=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-2017-2435?

    CVE-2017-2435 has been rated as having a high severity level due to its potential for memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2435?

    To remediate CVE-2017-2435, users should update their 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.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2017-2435?

    CVE-2017-2435 affects several Apple products including iOS versions before 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2435?

    CVE-2017-2435 is classified as a memory corruption vulnerability that could be exploited through improved input validation.

  • Is CVE-2017-2435 still a risk if I update my software?

    No, updating to the patched versions effectively mitigates the risk associated with CVE-2017-2435.

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