CVE-2016-7576 Memory corruption in n/a
A memory corruption issue in the iOS kernel allows attackers to execute arbitrary code or escalate privileges.
- 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-2016-7576?
CVE-2016-7576 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 11 Jan 2019. 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
In iOS before 9.3.3, a memory corruption issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed through improved memory handling.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7576?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7576?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7576 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7576 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7576 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-jwww-9pr9-q95q.