CVE-2016-1751 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass code-signing protections in Apple iOS, tvOS, and watchOS kernels by exploiting improper execute permission restrictions via a crafted app.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1751?
CVE-2016-1751 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 24 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 does not properly restrict the execute permission, which allows attackers to bypass a code-signing protection mechanism via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1751?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1751?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1751 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1751 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1751 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m7jw-rm45-54f8.