CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2483: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

Kernel. A buffer overflow issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

Credit: Ian Beer Google Project Zero product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
iOS<=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-2017-2483?

    CVE-2017-2483 is rated as a medium severity vulnerability due to its buffer overflow nature.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2483?

    To fix CVE-2017-2483, upgrade your device's operating system to iOS 10.3, macOS 10.12.4, tvOS 10.2, or watchOS 3.2.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2483?

    CVE-2017-2483 affects iOS devices before version 10.3, macOS versions before 10.12.4, tvOS before 10.2, and watchOS before 3.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2483?

    CVE-2017-2483 is classified as a buffer overflow vulnerability in the Kernel component.

  • Is there a workaround for CVE-2017-2483?

    There are no specific workarounds for CVE-2017-2483; the best mitigation is to apply the appropriate software updates.

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