CVE-2016-1760 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass event-handler restrictions to modify arbitrary app events via a crafted application on iOS.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-1760?
CVE-2016-1760 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 29 Mar 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
The XPC Services API in LaunchServices in Apple iOS before 9.3 allows attackers to bypass intended event-handler restrictions and modify an arbitrary app's events via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-284
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1760?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1760?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1760 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1760 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1760 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f4v-25qr-7hf6.