Apple iOS up to 9.3.2 Kernel memory corruption

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Summaryinfo

A vulnerability labeled as critical has been found in Apple iOS up to 9.3.2. This issue affects some unknown processing of the component Kernel. Executing a manipulation can lead to memory corruption. The identification of this vulnerability is CVE-2016-7576. The attack can only be executed locally. There is no exploit available. The affected component should be upgraded.

Detailsinfo

A vulnerability classified as critical was found in Apple iOS up to 9.3.2 (Smartphone Operating System). This vulnerability affects an unknown part of the component Kernel. The manipulation with an unknown input leads to a memory corruption vulnerability. The CWE definition for the vulnerability is CWE-119. The product performs operations on a memory buffer, but it can read from or write to a memory location that is outside of the intended boundary of the buffer. As an impact it is known to affect confidentiality, integrity, and availability. CVE summarizes:

In iOS before 9.3.3, a memory corruption issue existed in the kernel. This issue was addressed through improved memory handling.

The bug was discovered 07/18/2016. The weakness was shared 07/18/2016 as HT206902 (Website). The advisory is available at support.apple.com. This vulnerability was named CVE-2016-7576 since 09/09/2016. The attack can be initiated remotely. No form of authentication is required for a successful exploitation. Successful exploitation requires user interaction by the victim. The technical details are unknown and an exploit is not available. The structure of the vulnerability defines a possible price range of USD $5k-$25k at the moment (estimation calculated on 04/28/2020). It is expected to see the exploit prices for this product increasing in the near future.

Upgrading to version 9.3.3 eliminates this vulnerability. A possible mitigation has been published immediately after the disclosure of the vulnerability.

The entries VDB-89684, VDB-89686, VDB-89687 and VDB-89689 are related to this item. If you want to get best quality of vulnerability data, you may have to visit VulDB.

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VulDB Meta Base Score: 8.2
VulDB Meta Temp Score: 8.0

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Class: Memory corruption
CWE: CWE-119
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Physical: Partially
Local: Yes
Remote: Yes

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Status: Not defined

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Countermeasuresinfo

Recommended: Upgrade
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Upgrade: iOS 9.3.3

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07/18/2016 🔍
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09/09/2016 +53 days 🔍
01/11/2019 +854 days 🔍
01/12/2019 +1 days 🔍
04/28/2020 +472 days 🔍

Sourcesinfo

Vendor: apple.com

Advisory: HT206902
Status: Confirmed
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CVE: CVE-2016-7576 (🔍)
GCVE (CVE): GCVE-0-2016-7576
GCVE (VulDB): GCVE-100-129034
scip Labs: https://www.scip.ch/en/?labs.20150917
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Entryinfo

Created: 01/12/2019 11:30
Updated: 04/28/2020 17:58
Changes: 01/12/2019 11:30 (62), 04/28/2020 17:58 (2)
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Cache ID: 216::103

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