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CVE-2017-2485: Input Validation

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

Security. A memory corruption issue existed in the parsing of certificates. This issue was addressed through improved input validation.

Credit: Aleksandar Nikolic Cisco Talos product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=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-2017-2485?

    CVE-2017-2485 has a high severity due to the potential for memory corruption that could allow an attacker to execute arbitrary code.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2485?

    To fix CVE-2017-2485, upgrade your affected Apple device to the latest version of iOS, macOS, tvOS, or watchOS.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2485?

    CVE-2017-2485 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3, macOS versions prior to 10.12.4, tvOS versions prior to 10.2, and watchOS versions prior to 3.2.

  • What type of issue is associated with CVE-2017-2485?

    CVE-2017-2485 is associated with a memory corruption issue related to the parsing of certificates.

  • What versions should I update to mitigate CVE-2017-2485?

    To mitigate CVE-2017-2485, update iOS to version 10.3 or later, macOS to version 10.12.4 or later, tvOS to version 10.2 or later, and watchOS to version 3.2 or later.

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