CVE-2016-4719 Information disclosure in n/a

Medium 5.5 Published Updated

Attackers can discover physical locations via a crafted application due to improper access restrictions in the GeoServices component.

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-2016-4719?

CVE-2016-4719 is a medium-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 GeoServices component in Apple iOS before 10 and watchOS before 3 does not properly restrict access to PlaceData information, which allows attackers to discover physical locations via a crafted application.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4719?

It affects 2 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4719?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4719 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-4719 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4719 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-92gp-p64q-p3pw.

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