CVE-2016-7714 Information disclosure in n/a

Low 3.3 Published Updated

Local attackers can obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via the IOKit component in 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-2016-7714?

CVE-2016-7714 is a low-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 "IOKit" component. It allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via unspecified vectors.

Weakness: CWE-200

Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-7714?

It affects 3 products.

Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Watchos.

How do I fix CVE-2016-7714?

No fix has been published for CVE-2016-7714 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.

Is CVE-2016-7714 being exploited?

There is no known exploitation of CVE-2016-7714 in the wild and no public exploit code.

All Apple Iphone Os vulnerabilities

Sources

Also known as GHSA-xchv-7jcx-6hx6.

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