CVE-2016-7637 Memory corruption in n/a
Local attackers can exploit kernel memory corruption to gain privileges or cause denial of service on Apple operating systems.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-7637?
CVE-2016-7637 is a high-severity memory corruption 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. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors.
Weakness: CWE-119
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7637?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7637?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7637 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-2016-7637 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7637 exists.
Public exploit code: 2 Exploit-DB entries.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-mv89-3g3x-39qf.