CVE-2017-2468 is a critical vulnerability in Apple's WebKit component, affecting iOS before 10.3, Safari before 10.1, and tvOS before 10.2. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service through memory corruption and application crashes by enticing users to visit a specially crafted website. Rated with a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While not listed on the KEV catalog, an ExploitDB entry (EDB-41868) for a WebKit use-after-free vulnerability suggests exploit code exists, though there is minimal community discussion or media coverage surrounding this specific CVE.
| 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:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.1.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* |
CVSS version used by this source: 3.0
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
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