CVE-2017-2525: Buffer Overflow

Published May 22, 2017
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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.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Safari<=10.1
iPhone OS<=10.3.1
tvOS<=10.2

Event History

May 22, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·04:54 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·04:54 AM
Description

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-2525?

CVE-2017-2525 is considered a high severity vulnerability due to the potential for remote code execution.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-2525?

To fix CVE-2017-2525, update your affected Apple products to the latest versions, specifically iOS to 10.3.2, Safari to 10.1.1, and tvOS to 10.2.1 or newer.

3

What components are affected by CVE-2017-2525?

CVE-2017-2525 affects the WebKit component in specific versions of iOS, Safari, and tvOS.

4

Can CVE-2017-2525 cause a denial of service?

Yes, CVE-2017-2525 can lead to denial of service through memory corruption.

5

Which versions of Apple products are vulnerable to CVE-2017-2525?

Affected versions include iOS before 10.3.2, Safari before 10.1.1, and tvOS before 10.2.1.

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