CVE-2016-4594 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can access the process list via a crafted app, exposing system information on Apple devices.
- 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-2016-4594?
CVE-2016-4594 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 22 Jul 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 Sandbox Profiles component in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows attackers to access the process list via a crafted app that makes an API call.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4594?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4594?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4594 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4594 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4594 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5468-7vh8-2969.