CVE-2016-7651 Auth bypass in n/a
Local attackers can bypass authorization restrictions in the Accounts component by exploiting mishandled app uninstalls on iOS and watchOS.
- 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-2016-7651?
CVE-2016-7651 is a medium-severity authentication bypass 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. watchOS before 3.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Accounts" component, which allows local users to bypass intended authorization restrictions by leveraging the mishandling of an app uninstall.
Weakness: CWE-285
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7651?
It affects 2 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7651?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7651 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Upgrade, and rotate credentials and sessions that may have been exposed. More about Authentication bypass.
Is CVE-2016-7651 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7651 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-86h5-954p-6jh4.