CVE-2016-7625: Infoleak
Published Feb 20, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" component. It allows local users to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.1
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-2016-7625?
CVE-2016-7625 has been classified with medium severity due to its potential risk of exposing sensitive kernel memory information.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7625?
To resolve CVE-2016-7625, upgrade your system to macOS 10.12.2 or later.
3
Which versions of macOS are affected by CVE-2016-7625?
CVE-2016-7625 affects macOS versions prior to 10.12.2.
4
What component is associated with CVE-2016-7625?
CVE-2016-7625 involves an issue in the IOKit component of macOS.
5
Can local users exploit CVE-2016-7625?
Yes, local users can exploit CVE-2016-7625 to obtain sensitive kernel memory-layout information.