Vulnerability 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.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 10.2 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 10.1 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 3.1.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94852Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor 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/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94852Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor 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/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7626?
CVE-2016-7626 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 8.8 (HIGH). 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 r...
How severe is CVE-2016-7626?
CVE-2016-7626 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 8.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-7626?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.