CVE-2016-7630: Critical severity apple iPhone OS vulnerability

Published Feb 20, 2017
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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.

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