CVE-2017-2442 describes a vulnerability in the WebKit JavaScript Bindings component of Apple iOS prior to version 10.3 and Safari prior to version 10.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy (SOP) and exfiltrate sensitive information through a specially crafted website. Rated as MEDIUM severity with a CVSS score of 6.5, it requires user interaction (UI:R) but has low attack complexity (AC:L) and high confidentiality impact (C:H). While not listed on the KEV catalog or showing active exploitation, a public exploit (EDB-41800) exists, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.0.3CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.2.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N
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