CVE-2016-7613 Use after free in n/a
Attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges via a crafted app exploiting object-lifetime mishandling in the Apple OS kernel.
- 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-2016-7613?
CVE-2016-7613 is a high-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 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that leverages object-lifetime mishandling during process spawning.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7613?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Safari, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7613?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7613 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-2016-7613 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7613 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-p5h4-6rmx-v974.