CVE-2016-7601 Security feature bypass in n/a
Attackers can bypass screen-lock security features on iOS devices by exploiting a flaw in the Local Authentication component when Touch ID is active.
- 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-2016-7601?
CVE-2016-7601 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 "Local Authentication" component, which does not honor the configured screen-lock time interval if the Touch ID prompt is visible.
Weakness: CWE-254
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7601?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7601?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7601 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7601 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7601 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-5vmm-x7hw-3xrf.