CVE-2017-2457: Buffer Overflow
First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )
WebKit. Multiple memory corruption issues were addressed through improved memory handling.
Credit: product-security@apple.com Apple Ivan Fratric Google Project ZeroZheng Huang the Baidu Security Lab working with Trend Microlokihardt Google Project ZeroJeonghoon Shin natashenka Google Project ZeroZheng Huang Wei Yuan Baidu Security Lab0011 Trend Micro
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS and iPadOS | <10.3 | 10.3 |
| Safari | <=10.0.3 | |
| iPhone OS | <=10.2.1 |
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- CVE-2017-2446
- CVE-2017-2447
- CVE-2017-2463
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- CVE-2017-2475
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2457?
CVE-2017-2457 is considered critical due to its potential to allow remote code execution.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2457?
To mitigate CVE-2017-2457, update affected Apple products to the latest version, specifically iOS version 10.3 or later and Safari version 10.1 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2457?
CVE-2017-2457 affects Apple devices running iOS before version 10.3 and Safari before version 10.1.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2457?
CVE-2017-2457 is a memory corruption issue in the WebKit component of affected Apple products.
Can CVE-2017-2457 be exploited remotely?
Yes, CVE-2017-2457 can be exploited remotely by attackers to execute arbitrary code.
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