CVE-2016-7591 Use after free in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app exploiting a use-after-free in IOHIDFamily.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- An administrator
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7591?
CVE-2016-7591 is a medium-severity use after free vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. 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
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "IOHIDFamily" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted app.
Weakness: CWE-416
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7591?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7591?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7591 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. These bugs are found with fuzzing and sanitisers and avoided by memory-safe languages. More about Use after free.
Is CVE-2016-7591 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7591 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-g9g8-766c-hr9q.