CVE-2016-4665: Infoleak

Published Feb 20, 2017
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Updated

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Sandbox Profiles" component, which allows attackers to read audio-recording metadata via a crafted app.

Affected Software

3 affected components
Apple iPhone OS<=10.0.3
Apple WatchOS<=2.2.2
Apple tvOS<=10.0

Event History

Feb 20, 2017
CVE Published
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·08:35 AM
Description
Data Sourced
via NVD·08:59 AM
DescriptionSeverityWeaknessAffected Software
Dec 13, 58332
Event
03:24 AM

Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4665?

CVE-2016-4665 has a severity rating that indicates it is a significant security issue due to its potential to allow unauthorized access to audio-recording metadata.

2

How do I fix CVE-2016-4665?

To fix CVE-2016-4665, users should update their affected Apple devices to the latest versions of iOS, tvOS, or watchOS that address the vulnerability.

3

Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2016-4665?

CVE-2016-4665 affects iOS before version 10.1, tvOS before 10.0.1, and watchOS before 3.1.

4

What type of vulnerability is CVE-2016-4665?

CVE-2016-4665 is a vulnerability related to the 'Sandbox Profiles' component that can expose audio-recording metadata.

5

Can CVE-2016-4665 be exploited by attackers?

Yes, attackers could exploit CVE-2016-4665 by using a specially crafted app to read audio-recording metadata.

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