CVE-2016-1790 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app, aiding further exploitation.
- 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-2016-1790?
CVE-2016-1790 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 May 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
Buffer overflow in the Accessibility component in Apple iOS before 9.3.2 allows attackers to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-1790?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-1790?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-1790 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-1790 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-1790 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-344f-vx7h-jfh2.