CVE-2017-2441: Use After Free

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

libc++abi. A use after free issue was addressed through improved memory management.

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 the "libc++abi" component. A use-after-free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted C++ app that is mishandled during demangling.

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CVE-2017-2441

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

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 20, 58461
Event
02:16 PM

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2441?

CVE-2017-2441 is classified as a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for exploitation via use after free conditions.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2441?

To mitigate CVE-2017-2441, users should update their affected devices to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2441?

CVE-2017-2441 affects multiple Apple products including iOS versions prior to 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2441?

CVE-2017-2441 is a use after free vulnerability, which indicates improper memory management in affected products.

5

When was CVE-2017-2441 discovered?

CVE-2017-2441 was publicly disclosed in 2017 and primarily impacts several versions of Apple operating systems released prior to 2017.

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