CVE-2016-1789 XML external entity in n/a
Remote attackers can read arbitrary files via a malicious iBooks Author file exploiting an XML External Entity vulnerability.
- 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-2016-1789?
CVE-2016-1789 is a medium-severity vulnerability in n/a, published on 5 Apr 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
Apple iBooks Author before 2.4.1 allows remote attackers to read arbitrary files via an iBooks Author file containing an XML external entity declaration in conjunction with an entity reference, related to an XML External Entity (XXE) issue.
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1789?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Ibooks Author.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1789?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1789 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1789 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1789 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xfvh-g622-8m82.