8.1
CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2447: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

WebKit. A memory corruption issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

Credit: natashenka Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple Mobile Safari<=10.0.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=10.2.1
tvOS<=10.1.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2447?

    CVE-2017-2447 is considered a critical vulnerability due to its potential for remote code execution through memory corruption.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2447?

    To fix CVE-2017-2447, update your Apple devices to iOS 10.3, Safari 10.1, or tvOS 10.2 to mitigate the vulnerability.

  • Which products are affected by CVE-2017-2447?

    CVE-2017-2447 affects Apple iOS versions earlier than 10.3, Safari versions earlier than 10.1, and tvOS versions earlier than 10.2.

  • What kind of attack does CVE-2017-2447 facilitate?

    CVE-2017-2447 facilitates remote attacks that exploit memory corruption vulnerabilities in the WebKit component.

  • Can I check for CVE-2017-2447 on my device?

    You can check for CVE-2017-2447 by verifying the version of iOS, Safari, or tvOS running on your Apple device and ensuring it is updated.

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