CVE-2017-2492 Cross-site scripting in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary scripts in the browser context via a crafted website due to JavaScriptCore prototype mishandling.
- 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-2017-2492?
CVE-2017-2492 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 3 Apr 2018. 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 "JavaScriptCore" component. It allows remote attackers to conduct Universal XSS (UXSS) attacks via a crafted web site that triggers prototype mishandling.
Weakness: CWE-79
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2492?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Safari, Apple Tvos.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2492?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2492 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-2492 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2492 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-vm39-gch2-wh7r.