Arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS - CVE-2016-4673

 

Arbitrary code execution in Apple iOS - CVE-2016-4673

Published: October 26, 2016


Vulnerability identifier: #VU1069
CSH Severity: High
CVSS v4: 8.6 [CVSS:4.0/AV:N/AC:L/AT:N/PR:N/UI:A/VC:H/VI:H/VA:H/SC:N/SI:N/SA:N]
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4673
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available

Vulnerability details

The vulnerability allows a remote authenticated user to execute arbitrary code on the target system.
The weakness is due to improper memory handling. By persuading the victim to view a specially crafted JPEG file, attackers can cause execute arbitrary code.
Successfull exploitation of the vulnerability leads to arbitrary code excution on the vulnerable system.

Affected software

Apple iOS

How to mitigate CVE-2016-4673

Update to version 10.1.


External References

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