CVE-2016-1753 Integer overflow in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted app due to integer overflows in the Apple kernel.
- 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-2016-1753?
CVE-2016-1753 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
Multiple integer overflows in the kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3, OS X before 10.11.4, tvOS before 9.2, and watchOS before 2.2 allow attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-190
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1753?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1753?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1753 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1753 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1753 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mxv4-hwwr-h524.