CVE-2017-2371
MEDIUMCVSS 6.5/10EPSS 5.72%
Last modified
CVE-2017-2371 is a medium-severity vulnerability rated 6.5/10 on the CVSS scale. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. EPSS estimates a 5.72% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.
Metrics
CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.2.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95735Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207482Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41451/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/95735Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037668Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15Third Party Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207482Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41451/Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-2371?
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.
How severe is CVE-2017-2371?
CVE-2017-2371 has a CVSS score of 6.5/10 (MEDIUM severity). The EPSS model estimates a 5.72% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2017-2371?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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