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CVE-2017-2458: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

Keyboards. A buffer overflow was addressed through improved bounds checking.

Credit: Shashank @cyberboyIndia product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=10.2.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.3
tvOS<=10.1.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=3.1.3

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2458?

    CVE-2017-2458 has a high severity rating due to the buffer overflow vulnerability that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2458?

    To fix CVE-2017-2458, update your affected Apple devices to iOS 10.3, macOS 10.12.4, tvOS 10.2, or watchOS 3.2 or later.

  • Which devices are affected by CVE-2017-2458?

    CVE-2017-2458 affects iOS versions before 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS versions before 10.2, and watchOS versions before 3.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2458?

    CVE-2017-2458 is a buffer overflow vulnerability found in the Keyboards component of Apple products.

  • Can CVE-2017-2458 be exploited remotely?

    Yes, CVE-2017-2458 can potentially be exploited remotely through specially crafted input to the affected keyboards on Apple devices.

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