CVE-2017-2446: High severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. A logic issue existed in the handling of strict mode functions. This issue was addressed with improved state management.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site that leverages the mishandling of strict mode functions.

Credit

natashenka(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

4 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
Safari<=10.0.3
iPhone OS<=10.2.1
tvOS<=10.1.1

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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Peer vulnerabilities

Found alongside the following vulnerabilities.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2446?

CVE-2017-2446 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to the potential for arbitrary code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2446?

To fix CVE-2017-2446, update affected Apple products to the latest versions: iOS 10.3, Safari 10.1, and tvOS 10.2.

3

Which versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2017-2446?

CVE-2017-2446 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3.

4

Which versions of Safari are affected by CVE-2017-2446?

CVE-2017-2446 affects Safari versions before 10.1.

5

Are there any other Apple products affected by CVE-2017-2446?

Yes, tvOS versions prior to 10.2 and iPhone OS versions prior to 10.2.1 are also affected by CVE-2017-2446.

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