CVE-2017-2514

HIGH

iPhone OS < 10.3.1 and Safari < 10.1 - Remote Code Execution via WebKit Memory Corruption

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Exploitation Summary

EIP tracks 1 public exploit for CVE-2017-2514. PoCs published by Google Security Research.

AI-analyzed exploit summary This PoC exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2017-2514) by manipulating iframe elements and their onunload handlers, leading to memory corruption. The AddressSanitizer log confirms the heap-use-after-free condition.

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3.2 is affected. Safari before 10.1.1 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/42063

This PoC exploits a use-after-free vulnerability in WebKit (CVE-2017-2514) by manipulating iframe elements and their onunload handlers, leading to memory corruption. The AddressSanitizer log confirms the heap-use-after-free condition.

Classification
Working Poc 95%
Attack Type
Dos
Complexity
Moderate
Reliability
Reliable
Target: WebKit (Safari, other WebKit-based browsers)
No auth needed
Prerequisites: Victim must visit a malicious webpage
devstral-2 · analyzed Feb 16, 2026 Full analysis →

References (6)

Core 6
Core References
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1038487
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/98474
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207804
Third Party Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_gentoo
https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201706-15
Exploit, Third Party Advisory exploit x_refsource_exploit-db
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/42063/
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207798

Scores

CVSS v3 8.8
EPSS 0.0351
EPSS Percentile 87.9%
Attack Vector NETWORK
CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

Details

CWE
CWE-119
Status published
Products (2)
apple/iphone_os < 10.3.1
apple/safari < 10.1
Published May 22, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026