8.8
CWE
416
Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2463: Use After Free

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

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

Credit: Kai Kang (4B5F5F4B) Tencent product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple iCloud for Windows<6.2
Apple iTunes for Windows<12.6
Microsoft Windows
Apple Mobile Safari<10.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<10.3
tvOS<10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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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