CVE-2016-7626 Memory corruption in n/a
Remote attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via crafted certificate profiles in Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7626?
CVE-2016-7626 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, 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. tvOS before 10.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Profiles" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted certificate profile.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7626?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7626?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7626 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-7626 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7626 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6233-89wc-89pv.