CVE-2016-4620 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can discover SMS draft recipients via a crafted app due to improper directory metadata restrictions in iOS Sandbox Profiles.
- 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-2016-4620?
CVE-2016-4620 is a low-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 18 Sep 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 10 does not properly restrict access to directory metadata for SMS draft directories, which allows attackers to discover text-message recipients via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4620?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4620?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4620 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4620 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4620 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6jg9-q26r-4x67.