CVE-2016-7583 Privilege escalation in n/a

High 7.8 Published 20 Feb 2017 Updated 6 Aug 2024

Local attackers can gain privileges by placing a crafted dynamic library in a specific directory within the iCloud setup subsystem.

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-2016-7583?

CVE-2016-7583 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Icloud, published on 20 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.

Official description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iCloud before 6.0.1 is affected. The issue involves the setup subsystem in the "iCloud" component. It allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted dynamic library in an unspecified directory.

Weakness: CWE-264

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7583?

It affects 1 product.

Products include Apple Icloud.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7583?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7583 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7583 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7583 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Icloud vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-g2c3-p6v5-vq3j.