CVE-2016-7597 Security feature bypass in n/a
Physically proximate attackers can bypass the lock screen by maintaining an unlocked state via Handoff with Siri in iOS.
- 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-2016-7597?
CVE-2016-7597 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, 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. iOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "SpringBoard" component, which allows physically proximate attackers to maintain the unlocked state via vectors related to Handoff with Siri.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7597?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7597?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7597 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7597 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7597 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-4rw8-pj34-7vw6.