CVE Catalog

CVE-2017-2491

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

CVE-2017-2491 is a 'use after free' vulnerability in the String.replace method in JavaScriptCore in Apple Safari on iOS before version 10.3. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page or file.

Risk Assessment

An attacker can exploit this vulnerability to execute arbitrary code remotely, posing a significant threat to user security and organizational data.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update Safari to version 10.3 or later to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

Use after free vulnerability in the String.replace method JavaScriptCore in Apple Safari in iOS before 10.3 allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted web page, or a crafted file.

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