CVE-2017-2480: Infoleak

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. A validation issue existed in element handling. This issue was addressed through improved validation.

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 bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.

Credit

lokihardt(Google Project Zero)

Affected Software

5 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
iCloud for Windows<=6.1.1
iTunes<=12.5.5.5
Safari<=10.0.3
iPhone OS<=10.2.1

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-2017-2480?

CVE-2017-2480 is classified as a medium severity vulnerability affecting various Apple products.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2480?

To fix CVE-2017-2480, update affected Apple products to their latest versions: iOS to 10.3, Safari to 10.1, iCloud to 6.2 or newer, and iTunes to 12.6 or later.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2480?

CVE-2017-2480 affects iOS versions before 10.3, Safari versions before 10.1, iCloud versions before 6.2 on Windows, and iTunes versions before 12.6 on Windows.

4

When was CVE-2017-2480 discovered?

CVE-2017-2480 was reported as a vulnerability in 2017, impacting specific versions of Apple software.

5

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2480?

CVE-2017-2480 is a validation issue that involves improper handling of elements in WebKit.

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