7.5
CWE
295
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2017-2498

First published: Mon May 22 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions via an untrusted certificate.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iPhone OS<=10.3.1

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2017-2498?

    CVE-2017-2498 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to potential unauthorized access enabled by an untrusted certificate.

  • How do I fix CVE-2017-2498?

    To fix CVE-2017-2498, upgrade to iOS version 10.3.2 or later, which addresses the security issue.

  • What products are affected by CVE-2017-2498?

    CVE-2017-2498 affects iOS devices running versions prior to 10.3.2.

  • What type of vulnerability is CVE-2017-2498?

    CVE-2017-2498 is a security vulnerability that allows attackers to bypass access restrictions.

  • Who can exploit CVE-2017-2498?

    CVE-2017-2498 can be exploited by attackers with access to the untrusted certificate, enabling them to exploit the system.

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