What is the severity of CVE-2017-2515?

CVE-2017-2515 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2515?

To fix CVE-2017-2515, update affected Apple products to the latest version of iOS, Safari, or tvOS.

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2515?

CVE-2017-2515 affects iOS before 10.3.2, Safari before 10.1.1, and tvOS before 10.2.1.

What type of issue does CVE-2017-2515 involve?

CVE-2017-2515 involves a vulnerability in the WebKit component that can lead to arbitrary code execution.

Can CVE-2017-2515 cause data loss?

Yes, CVE-2017-2515 can cause data loss through memory corruption and application crashes.

Vulnerability/
CVE-2017-2515

high

8.8

CWE

119

22/5/2017

5/8/2024

CVE-2017-2515: Buffer Overflow

First published: Mon May 22 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. Safari before 10.1.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected Software	Affected Version	How to fix
Apple iPhone OS	<=10.3.1
Apple Safari	<=10.1
tvOS	<=10.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2515?
CVE-2017-2515 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2515?
To fix CVE-2017-2515, update affected Apple products to the latest version of iOS, Safari, or tvOS.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2515?
CVE-2017-2515 affects iOS before 10.3.2, Safari before 10.1.1, and tvOS before 10.2.1.
What type of issue does CVE-2017-2515 involve?
CVE-2017-2515 involves a vulnerability in the WebKit component that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2017-2515 cause data loss?
Yes, CVE-2017-2515 can cause data loss through memory corruption and application crashes.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2515?
CVE-2017-2515 has a high severity rating due to its potential to allow remote code execution and denial of service.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2515?
To fix CVE-2017-2515, update affected Apple products to the latest version of iOS, Safari, or tvOS.
Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2017-2515?
CVE-2017-2515 affects iOS before 10.3.2, Safari before 10.1.1, and tvOS before 10.2.1.
What type of issue does CVE-2017-2515 involve?
CVE-2017-2515 involves a vulnerability in the WebKit component that can lead to arbitrary code execution.
Can CVE-2017-2515 cause data loss?
Yes, CVE-2017-2515 can cause data loss through memory corruption and application crashes.