CVE-2017-2531 is a critical memory corruption vulnerability in Apple's WebKit component, affecting iOS before 10.3.2, Safari before 10.1.1, and tvOS before 10.2.1. This flaw allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or trigger a denial of service by enticing a user to visit a specially crafted website. With a CVSS score of 8.8 (High), it presents a significant risk due to its network-based attack vector, low attack complexity, and high impact on confidentiality, integrity, and availability. While no active exploitation or Metasploit/Nuclei modules are reported, an ExploitDB entry exists, indicating proof-of-concept code availability, though community discussion and media coverage are minimal.
| Vendor | Product | Version(s) | CPE |
|---|---|---|---|
<= 10.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:a:apple:safari:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.3.1CPE matchmatch criteria | cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:* | ||
<= 10.2CPE 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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