CVE-2016-7583: High severity iCloud vulnerability
Published Feb 20, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iCloud before 6.0.1 is affected. The issue involves the setup subsystem in the "iCloud" component. It allows local users to gain privileges via a crafted dynamic library in an unspecified directory.
Affected Software
1 affected component
iCloud<=6.0.0
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
Frequently Asked Questions
1
What is the severity of CVE-2016-7583?
CVE-2016-7583 has been classified as a high severity vulnerability due to its potential to allow local users to gain elevated privileges.
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How do I fix CVE-2016-7583?
To mitigate CVE-2016-7583, update to Apple iCloud version 6.0.1 or later.
3
What types of devices are affected by CVE-2016-7583?
CVE-2016-7583 affects certain Apple products running iCloud versions prior to 6.0.1.
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Can CVE-2016-7583 be exploited remotely?
CVE-2016-7583 requires local access, meaning it cannot be exploited remotely.
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What does CVE-2016-7583 involve in terms of system components?
CVE-2016-7583 involves a vulnerability in the setup subsystem of the iCloud component.