CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2471

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, affecting the 'WebKit' component. iOS versions before 10.3, Safari before 10.1, and watchOS before 3.2 are vulnerable to a use-after-free vulnerability that allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted website.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a significant risk to users as it allows remote code execution, potentially leading to full control over the device.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component. A use-after-free vulnerability allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web site.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS