CVE-2017-2471: Use After Free
First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )
WebKit. A use after free issue was addressed through improved memory management.
Credit: Ivan Fratric Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <10.3 | 10.3 |
| Apple Mobile Safari | =10.0.3 | |
| iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | =10.2.1 | |
| Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | =3.1.3 |
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Reference Links
- https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207617 (Advisory)
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/97133
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038137
- https://bugs.chromium.org/p/project-zero/issues/detail?id=1105
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
- https://support.apple.com/HT207600
- https://support.apple.com/HT207602
- https://support.apple.com/HT207617
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41813/
Peer vulnerabilities
(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
- CVE-2017-2397
- CVE-2017-2430
- CVE-2017-2462
- CVE-2017-2379
- CVE-2017-2417
- CVE-2017-2444
- CVE-2017-2435
- CVE-2017-2450
- CVE-2017-2461
- CVE-2017-2414
- CVE-2017-2487
- CVE-2017-2406
- CVE-2017-2407
- CVE-2017-2439
- CVE-2017-2434
- CVE-2017-2428
- CVE-2017-2416
- CVE-2017-2432
- CVE-2017-2467
- CVE-2016-3619
- CVE-2017-2412
- CVE-2017-2491
- CVE-2017-2492
- CVE-2017-2398
- CVE-2017-2401
- CVE-2017-2440
- CVE-2017-2456
- CVE-2017-2472
- CVE-2017-2473
- CVE-2017-2474
- CVE-2017-2478
- CVE-2017-2482
- CVE-2017-2483
- CVE-2017-2490
- CVE-2017-2458
- CVE-2017-2448
- CVE-2017-2390
- CVE-2017-2441
- CVE-2017-5029
- CVE-2017-2399
- CVE-2017-2484
- CVE-2017-2380
- CVE-2017-2404
- CVE-2017-2376
- CVE-2017-2384
- CVE-2017-2389
- CVE-2017-2453
- CVE-2017-2393
- CVE-2017-2400
- CVE-2017-6976
- CVE-2017-2423
- CVE-2017-2451
- CVE-2017-2485
- CVE-2017-2452
- CVE-2017-2378
- CVE-2017-2486
- CVE-2017-2386
- CVE-2017-2394
- CVE-2017-2396
- CVE-2016-9642
- CVE-2017-2395
- CVE-2017-2454
- CVE-2017-2455
- CVE-2017-2457
- CVE-2017-2459
- CVE-2017-2460
- CVE-2017-2464
- CVE-2017-2465
- CVE-2017-2466
- CVE-2017-2468
- CVE-2017-2469
- CVE-2017-2470
- CVE-2017-2476
- CVE-2017-2481
- CVE-2017-2415
- CVE-2017-2419
- CVE-2016-9643
- CVE-2017-2424
- CVE-2017-2433
- CVE-2017-2364
- CVE-2017-2367
- CVE-2017-2445
- CVE-2017-2446
- CVE-2017-2447
- CVE-2017-2463
- CVE-2017-2471
- CVE-2017-2475
- CVE-2017-2479
- CVE-2017-2480
- CVE-2017-2493
- CVE-2017-2442
- CVE-2017-2377
- CVE-2017-2405
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the severity of CVE-2017-2471?
CVE-2017-2471 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2471?
To fix CVE-2017-2471, update affected Apple products to iOS 10.3, Safari 10.1, or watchOS 3.2 or later.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2471?
CVE-2017-2471 affects iOS versions before 10.3, Safari before 10.1, and watchOS versions before 3.2.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2471?
CVE-2017-2471 is classified as a use-after-free vulnerability in the WebKit component.
Can exploitation of CVE-2017-2471 lead to system compromise?
Yes, exploitation of CVE-2017-2471 can lead to arbitrary code execution, potentially compromising the entire system.
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