Input validation error in WebKitGTK+ - CVE-2017-2371
Published: February 20, 2017 / Updated: February 10, 2026
Vulnerability identifier: #VU33457
CSH Severity: Medium
CVSS v4: 6.9 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:N/VI:H/VA:N/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2017-2371
CWE-ID: CWE-20
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerability details
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to manipulate data.
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2.1 is affected. The issue involves the "WebKit" component, which allows remote attackers to launch popups via a crafted web site.
Affected software
WebKitGTK+
Arch Linux
Fedora
webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
webkitgtk4
Arch Linux
Fedora
webkit2gtk (Alpine package)
webkitgtk4
How to mitigate CVE-2017-2371
Install update from vendor's website.
WebKitGTK+ - update to 2.14.4
webkit2gtk (Alpine package) - update to 2.14.5-r0
webkitgtk4 - addressed in versions 2.14.5-1.fc24, 2.14.5-1.fc25
webkit2gtk (Alpine package) - update to 2.14.5-r0
webkitgtk4 - addressed in versions 2.14.5-1.fc24, 2.14.5-1.fc25