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 v4.0: 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/E:U/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4673
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability: No public exploit available
Vendor: Apple Inc.
Affected software:
Apple iOS

Detailed vulnerability description

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.

How to mitigate CVE-2016-4673

Update to version 10.1.

Sources