CWE
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Advisory Published
CVE Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2492: XSS

First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )

JavaScriptCore. A prototype issue was addressed through improved logic.

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

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<10.3
10.3
Apple Mobile Safari<10.1
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<10.3
tvOS<10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2492?

    CVE-2017-2492 has been assigned a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2492?

    To fix CVE-2017-2492, ensure that your Apple device is updated to iOS 10.3, Safari 10.1, or tvOS 10.2 or later.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2492?

    CVE-2017-2492 affects iOS versions before 10.3, Safari versions before 10.1, and tvOS versions before 10.2.

  • What component is involved in CVE-2017-2492 vulnerability?

    The CVE-2017-2492 vulnerability involves the JavaScriptCore component.

  • Is the prototype issue in CVE-2017-2492 locally exploitable?

    Yes, the prototype issue in CVE-2017-2492 can be exploited remotely by attackers.

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