#VU1071 Information disclosure in Apple iOS


Published: 2016-10-26

Vulnerability identifier: #VU1071

Vulnerability risk: Low

CVSSv3.1: 4.6 [CVSS:3.1/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:N/S:U/C:L/I:N/A:N/E:U/RL:O/RC:C]

CVE-ID: CVE-2016-4660

CWE-ID: CWE-125

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 obtain potentially sensitive data on the vulnerable system.
The weakness exists due to out-of-bounds read caused by parsing of a maliciously crafted font.
Successfull exploitation of the vulnerability results in disclosure of information 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


Q & A

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.


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