CVE-2016-4749 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can read cleartext AirPrint preview content from temporary files due to improper handling of environment variables in iOS.

Exploited in the wild
Not known
Login needed
Any signed-in user
Attackable
Local or same network only
Victim action needed
Not needed
Fix
None listed

What is CVE-2016-4749?

CVE-2016-4749 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

Printing UIKit in Apple iOS before 10 mishandles environment variables, which allows local users to discover cleartext AirPrint preview content by reading a temporary file.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4749?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Iphone Os.

How do I fix CVE-2016-4749?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4749 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-4749 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-4749 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-9848-6q28-92jw.

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