CVE-2016-7660 Privilege escalation in n/a
Local attackers can gain elevated privileges via unspecified vectors in the syslog component of 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-2016-7660?
CVE-2016-7660 is a high-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. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "syslog" component. It allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to Mach port name references.
Weakness: CWE-264
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7660?
It affects 3 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7660?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7660 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Is CVE-2016-7660 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-7660 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-h7x5-q2cc-vwwg.