CVE-2017-2463: Use After Free

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. iCloud before 6.2 on Windows is affected. iTunes before 12.6 on Windows 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

Kai Kang (4B5F5F4B)(Tencent)

Affected Software

10 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS<10.3
10.3
Apple iCloud<6.2
Apple iTunes<12.6
Microsoft Windows
Apple Safari<10.1
Apple iPhone OS<10.3
Apple tvOS<10.2
All of the following
Any of the following
Apple iCloud<6.2
Apple iTunes<12.6
Microsoft Windows

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.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2463?

CVE-2017-2463 is rated with high severity due to its potential for memory corruption issues that could lead to code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2463?

To fix CVE-2017-2463, update affected products to the latest versions released by Apple, specifically iOS to 10.3, Safari to 10.1, iCloud to 6.2, and iTunes to 12.6.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2463?

CVE-2017-2463 affects iOS versions before 10.3, Safari versions before 10.1, iCloud versions before 6.2 on Windows, iTunes versions before 12.6 on Windows, and tvOS versions before 10.2.

4

Can CVE-2017-2463 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-2463 can potentially be exploited remotely through malicious web content due to memory corruption vulnerabilities.

5

What are the symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2017-2463?

Symptoms of exploitation of CVE-2017-2463 may include crashes, unexpected behavior of applications, or unauthorized access to sensitive data.

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