CVE-2016-4719 Information disclosure in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-92gp-p64q-p3pw.