#VU31446 Buffer overflow in tvOS - CVE-2016-7626
Published: February 20, 2017 / Updated: July 20, 2020
Vulnerability identifier: #VU31446
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv4.0: 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:P/U:Amber
CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7626
CWE-ID: CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Remote access
Exploit availability:
Public exploit is available
Vulnerable software:
tvOS
tvOS
Software vendor:
Apple Inc.
Apple Inc.
Description
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Profiles" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted certificate profile.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
External links
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94852
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422
- https://support.apple.com/HT207425
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40906/