CVE-2016-1758 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Attackers can obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service via a crafted app on Apple iOS and OS X.

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-2016-1758?

CVE-2016-1758 is a low-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 and OS X before 10.11.4 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.

Weakness: CWE-200, CWE-119

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1758?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.

How do I fix CVE-2016-1758?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1758 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-1758 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1758 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-fwh5-pxvw-w9fp.

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