CVE-2017-2468

HIGH

Safari < 10.1 - Remote Code Execution via WebKit Memory Corruption

Title source: llm

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2468. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2017-2468) by manipulating script and iframe elements to trigger a heap corruption. The AddressSanitizer log confirms the memory corruption, though the exploit does not achieve arbitrary code execution.

Description

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.

Exploits (1)

exploitdb WORKING POC VERIFIED

by Google Security Research · htmldosmultiple

https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/41868

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This PoC exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2017-2468) by manipulating script and iframe elements to trigger a heap corruption. The AddressSanitizer log confirms the memory corruption, though the exploit does not achieve arbitrary code execution.

Classification

Working Poc 90%

Attack Type

Dos

Complexity

Moderate

Reliability

Reliable

Target: WebKit (Safari, other WebKit-based browsers)

No auth needed

Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage

MITRE ATT&CK