CVE-2017-2484: High severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
·
Updated

Phone. An issue existed in iOS allowing for calls without prompting.  This issue was addressed by prompting a user to confirm call initiation.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Phone" component. It allows attackers to trigger telephone calls to arbitrary numbers via a third-party app.

Credit

CVE-2017-2484

Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
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
DescriptionSeverityAffected Software

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

Free Weekly Intel

Don't miss critical vulnerabilities

Join thousands of security professionals who receive our weekly digest of trending CVEs, zero-days, and exploited vulnerabilities.

No spam. Unsubscribe anytime.

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2484?

CVE-2017-2484 is classified as a moderate severity vulnerability affecting iOS versions before 10.3.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2484?

To fix CVE-2017-2484, upgrade your device to iOS version 10.3 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-2484?

CVE-2017-2484 affects various Apple devices running iOS versions prior to 10.3.

4

What is the nature of the vulnerability in CVE-2017-2484?

CVE-2017-2484 is a vulnerability that allowed for phone calls to be initiated without user confirmation.

5

Was CVE-2017-2484 addressed in an iOS update?

Yes, CVE-2017-2484 was addressed in the iOS 10.3 update with additional call initiation prompts.

Contact

SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
132 Wickham Terrace
Fortitude Valley,
QLD 4006, Australia
info@secalerts.co
By using SecAlerts services, you agree to our services end-user license agreement. This website is safeguarded by reCAPTCHA and governed by the Google Privacy Policy and Terms of Service. All names, logos, and brands of products are owned by their respective owners, and any usage of these names, logos, and brands for identification purposes only does not imply endorsement. If you possess any content that requires removal, please get in touch with us.
© 2026 SecAlerts Pty Ltd.
ABN: 70 645 966 203, ACN: 645 966 203