CVE-2017-2378 Code injection in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or spoof bookmarks via mishandled drag-and-drop links in WebKit, affecting Safari and iOS users.
- 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
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-2378?
CVE-2017-2378 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 2 Apr 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 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves bookmark creation in the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or spoof a bookmark by leveraging mishandling of links during drag-and-drop actions.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2378?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2378?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2378 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and never evaluate templates, expressions or code built from user input. More about Code injection.
Is CVE-2017-2378 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2378 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h58m-6p5h-58qg, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2378.