CVE-2017-2447 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can exploit memory corruption in WebKit via crafted websites to leak sensitive information or cause denial of service.
- 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-2017-2447?
CVE-2017-2447 is a high-severity memory corruption 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. tvOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to obtain sensitive information or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted web site.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2447?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2447?
Upgrade to a fixed version.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2017-2447 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2017-2447 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as DEBIAN-CVE-2017-2447, GHSA-3jvv-6xf5-32ff, UBUNTU-CVE-2017-2447.