CVE-2016-7630: Critical severity apple iPhone OS vulnerability
Published Feb 20, 2017
·Updated
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "WebSheet" component, which allows attackers to bypass a sandbox protection mechanism via unspecified vectors.
Affected Software
1 affected component
apple iPhone OS<=10.1.1
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-2016-7630?
CVE-2016-7630 is classified as a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential bypass of sandbox protections.
2
How do I fix CVE-2016-7630?
To fix CVE-2016-7630, update your iOS device to version 10.2 or later.
3
What products are affected by CVE-2016-7630?
CVE-2016-7630 affects Apple devices running iOS versions prior to 10.2.
4
What impact does CVE-2016-7630 have on users?
CVE-2016-7630 allows attackers to bypass sandbox protection, potentially compromising user data and device security.
5
Is there a known exploit for CVE-2016-7630?
As of now, there are no publicly disclosed exploits for CVE-2016-7630, but the vulnerability poses significant risks.