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8.8

Safari, iOS, tvOS allow malicious web page code

CVE-2017-2460 · published 9 years ago
Summary

Apple’s Safari browser, iPhone operating system (iOS) and tvOS can be tricked by a specially crafted web page to run unwanted code or crash the application. This could let an attacker take control of the device or cause it to stop working. Install the latest software updates from Apple as soon as they are available.

What to do

The CVE record does not list a fixed version. Check the vendor's site or the advisory links below - a fix may already be released.

Affected software
VendorProductAffected versions
apple safari <= 10.0.3
cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple iphone_os <= 10.2.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
apple tvos <= 10.1.1
cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Original advisory text
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 "WebKit" component. It allows re...
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 "WebKit" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted web site.
References
Fix within
Internet-facing 14 days
Internal At next upgrade
  • Not known to be exploited
  • Needs hands-on effort to exploit (estimated)
  • Gives an attacker full control (estimated)
Severity
8.8 High
Exploitation
7% chance of attack within 30 days
Type
CWE-119Buffer Overflow
Timeline
Published2 Apr 2017
Updated4 Nov 2026
First seen29 Sep 2026
Sources
CVE-2017-2460 · NVD
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