CVE-2016-7714 Information disclosure in n/a
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.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-xchv-7jcx-6hx6.