CVE-2017-2485: Input Validation
Security. A memory corruption issue existed in the parsing of certificates. This issue was addressed through improved input validation.
Other sources
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. macOS before 10.12.4 is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted X.509 certificate file.
Credit
Affected Software
Remediation
Recommended actions to resolve this vulnerability, in priority order.
- Upgrade
Upgrade
Apple iOS and iPadOSto a version that resolves this vulnerability.Fixed in 10.3
Event History
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-2017-2485?
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.