CVE-2017-2455: Buffer Overflow

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved memory handling.

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 or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Credit

Apple, Ivan Fratric(Google Project Zero), Zheng Huang(the Baidu Security Lab working with Trend Micro), lokihardt(Google Project Zero), Jeonghoon Shin, natashenka(Google Project Zero), Zheng Huang, Wei Yuan(Baidu Security Lab), 0011(Trend Micro)

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
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected 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-2017-2455?

CVE-2017-2455 is categorized as a high severity vulnerability due to its ability to allow remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2455?

To fix CVE-2017-2455, ensure your iOS, Safari, or tvOS device is updated to the latest version, specifically iOS 10.3, Safari 10.1, or tvOS 10.2.

3

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2455?

CVE-2017-2455 affects iOS versions before 10.3, Safari versions before 10.1, and tvOS versions before 10.2.

4

What component is involved in CVE-2017-2455?

The component involved in CVE-2017-2455 is WebKit, which is the underlying engine for Safari and other Apple web services.

5

Is CVE-2017-2455 a local or remote vulnerability?

CVE-2017-2455 is classified as a remote vulnerability, allowing attackers to exploit it over the internet.

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