Vulnerability identifier: #VU1069
Vulnerability risk: High
CVSSv3.1: 8.3 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:H/I:H/A:H/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]
CVE-ID:
CWE-ID:
CWE-119
Exploitation vector: Network
Exploit availability: No
Vulnerable software:
Apple iOS
Operating systems & Components /
Operating system
Vendor: Apple Inc.
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.
Mitigation
Update to version 10.1.
Vulnerable software versions
Apple iOS: 10.0.0 - 10.0.1, 9.3.0 - 9.3.5, 9.1.0, 9.0.0 - 9.0.2
External links
http://support.apple.com/en-us/HT207271
Can this vulnerability be exploited remotely?
Yes. This vulnerability can be exploited by a remote non-authenticated attacker via the Internet.
Is there known malware, which exploits this vulnerability?
No. We are not aware of malware exploiting this vulnerability.