CVE-2017-2428

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products

published April 2, 2017

CVSS
—
EPSS
3%
Percentile
85.0
In the wild
Unconfirmed
What it is

⚠️ A mysterious issue lurking in HTTP/2 could catch users off-guard! Certain Apple products running older versions are affected, making this one a bit of a puzzle. 🔍 Think of it like a restaurant where the menu changes, but the waiter keeps bringing out dishes from an outdated one — customers might end up with surprises they didn’t order! 🍽️ An attacker could exploit this undefined issue on older Apple devices, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or a compromised experience during HTTP/2 communications. While no known exploits are currently active, the unknown nature of the impact leaves users in the dark. ⚡

Put simply

Think of it like a restaurant where the menu changes, but the waiter keeps bringing out dishes from an outdated one — customers might end up with surprises they didn’t order! 🍽️ This vulnerability involves the nghttp2 component before version 1.17.0, which processes HTTP/2 communications. The specifics of the attack vectors are not disclosed, making it harder to assess the exact implications. 🤔

What to do

An attacker could exploit this undefined issue on older Apple devices, potentially leading to unexpected behavior or a compromised experience during HTTP/2 communications. While no known exploits are currently active, the unknown nature of the impact leaves users in the dark. ⚡ Update affected Apple products to the latest versions: iOS should be upgraded past 10.3, macOS past 10.12.4, tvOS past 10.2, and watchOS past 3.2. Regularly check for updates to ensure ongoing protection against potential vulnerabilities! 🔒 You've got this! Stay vigilant and keep your devices updated to maintain security and performance. 🛡️

The record
Technical detail
CVSS
Not scored
CVSS v4.0
Not supplied
EPSS
0.02565 · 85.0th percentile
Published
2017-04-02T01:36Z
EPSS history
Timeline
  • 02 APR 01:36Z
    An issue was discovered in certain Apple products
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