CVE-2016-7626
UnknownEPSS 5.42%
Last modified
CVE-2016-7626 is a vulnerability of currently unknown severity. An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. EPSS estimates a 5.42% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days.
Description
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.
Metrics
Weakness Enumeration
Affected Software
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.1.1 |
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94852Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207425Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40906/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94852Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.htmlMailing List, Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207425Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40906/Exploit, Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry
Timeline
- Published
- Last Modified
- Status
- Modified
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2016-7626?
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.
How severe is CVE-2016-7626?
Severity scoring for CVE-2016-7626 is pending analysis. The EPSS model estimates a 5.42% probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
How do I fix CVE-2016-7626?
Check the vendor references and advisories linked above for patched versions and mitigation guidance. You can also run a Strix scan to test if your systems are affected.
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