CVE-2017-2371 Other in n/a
Remote attackers can launch popups via crafted websites in iOS WebKit, requiring an OS upgrade to mitigate.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- Available
What is CVE-2017-2371?
CVE-2017-2371 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2371?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2371?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Is CVE-2017-2371 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-2371 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2371, GHSA-p7jw-mhp8-p9j3, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2371.