CVE-2017-2497 Open redirect in n/a
Remote attackers can force iBooks to visit arbitrary URLs via crafted books, potentially enabling phishing or malicious content delivery.
- 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-2017-2497?
CVE-2017-2497 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 May 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 10.3.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.5 is affected. The issue involves the "iBooks" component. It allows remote attackers to trigger visits to arbitrary URLs via a crafted book.
Weakness: CWE-601
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-2497?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2497?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-2497 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2017-2497 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-2497 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-x5p7-94vm-f9x3.