CVE-2016-4740 Information disclosure in n/a
Attackers can access sensitive Messages data without authentication when Handoff is enabled, exposing private information to unauthorized users.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4740?
CVE-2016-4740 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, with no action from the victim.
Official description
Apple iOS before 10, when Handoff for Messages is used, does not ensure that a Messages signin has occurred before displaying messages, which might allow attackers to obtain sensitive information via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-200
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4740?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4740?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4740 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-4740 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4740 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-8f4r-xmjq-6mwh.