CVE-2017-2442

MEDIUM

Safari < 10.1 - Same Origin Policy Bypass via WebKit JavaScript Bindings

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2442. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a type confusion vulnerability in WebKit's JSCallbackData, allowing cross-origin JavaScript execution by manipulating the global object context during callback invocation. The exploit uses an iframe to trigger the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code in a different origin's context.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. Safari before 10.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit JavaScript Bindings" component. It allows remote attackers to bypass the Same Origin Policy and obtain sensitive information via a crafted web site.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Google Security Research · htmlwebappsmultiple

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41800

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This PoC exploits a type confusion vulnerability in WebKit's JSCallbackData, allowing cross-origin JavaScript execution by manipulating the global object context during callback invocation. The exploit uses an iframe to trigger the vulnerability and execute arbitrary code in a different origin's context.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Xss

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: WebKit (Safari) versions affected by CVE-2017-2442

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage · WebKit-based browser (e.g., Safari)

MITRE ATT&CK