CVE-2017-2486: Medium severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

WebKit. An inconsistent user interface issue was addressed through improved state management.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to spoof the address bar via a crafted web site.

Credit

redrain(light4freedom)

Affected Software

3 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
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-2017-2486?

CVE-2017-2486 has been classified as a medium severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow address bar spoofing.

2

How can I fix CVE-2017-2486?

To fix CVE-2017-2486, upgrade to Apple iOS version 10.3 or later and update Safari to version 10.1 or later.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2486?

CVE-2017-2486 affects Apple iOS versions before 10.3 and Safari versions before 10.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2486?

CVE-2017-2486 is a user interface spoofing vulnerability in the WebKit component.

5

Can CVE-2017-2486 be exploited remotely?

Yes, CVE-2017-2486 can be exploited remotely by attackers to spoof the address bar.

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