CVE-2016-4698 Privilege escalation in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app due to mishandled process entitlements in Apple iOS and OS X.
- 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-2016-4698?
CVE-2016-4698 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 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
AppleMobileFileIntegrity in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 mishandles process entitlement and Team ID values in the task port inheritance policy, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4698?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4698?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4698 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4698 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4698 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-54c5-ch86-wwxj.