CVE-2017-2493: Infoleak
WebKit. A validation issue existed in element handling. This issue was addressed through improved validation.
Other sources
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. iCloud before 6.2 on Windows is affected. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted elements on a web site.
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Affected Software
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-2017-2493?
CVE-2017-2493 has a medium severity rating as it can lead to unexpected application behavior due to improper validation.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2493?
To fix CVE-2017-2493, users should update their affected Apple products to the latest versions: iOS 10.3, Safari 10.1, tvOS 10.2, or iCloud 6.2.
What products are affected by CVE-2017-2493?
CVE-2017-2493 affects iOS versions prior to 10.3, Safari versions before 10.1, iCloud on Windows before 6.2, and tvOS versions before 10.2.
Is CVE-2017-2493 exploitable remotely?
CVE-2017-2493 can potentially be exploited remotely, making it critical for users to apply updates.
What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2493?
CVE-2017-2493 is a validation issue that arises in element handling within WebKit.