CVE-2017-2404 Open redirect in n/a

Low 3.3 Published 2 Apr 2017 Updated 9 May 2026

Remote attackers can trigger arbitrary telephone calls via malicious tel: URLs in PDF documents using the Quick Look component on iOS.

Exploited in the wild: Not known
Login needed: Not needed
Attackable: Local or same network only
Victim action needed: A user has to click or open something
Fix: None listed

What is CVE-2017-2404?

CVE-2017-2404 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 2 Apr 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, 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. The issue involves the "Quick Look" component. It allows remote attackers to trigger telephone calls to arbitrary numbers via a tel: URL in a PDF document, as exploited in the wild in October 2016.

Weakness: CWE-601

Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2404?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2017-2404?

No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2404 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2017-2404 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2404 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-v4vc-g9wm-7cc9.