CVE-2016-4675 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app on Apple operating systems.
- 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-2016-4675?
CVE-2016-4675 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "libxpc" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4675?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4675?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4675 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4675 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4675 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jx44-28h8-c46g.