CWE
20
Advisory Published
Updated

CVE-2016-7636: Input Validation

First published: Mon Feb 20 2017(Updated: )

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Security" component, which allows man-in-the-middle attackers to cause a denial of service (application crash) via vectors related to OCSP responder URLs.

Credit: product-security@apple.com

Affected SoftwareAffected VersionHow to fix
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS<=10.1.1
Apple iOS and macOS<=10.12.1
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS<=2.2.2

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is the severity of CVE-2016-7636?

    CVE-2016-7636 has a high severity rating due to its potential to cause denial of service attacks leading to application crashes.

  • How do I fix CVE-2016-7636?

    To fix CVE-2016-7636, users should update their affected devices to the latest versions of iOS, macOS, or watchOS.

  • Which Apple products are affected by CVE-2016-7636?

    CVE-2016-7636 affects iOS versions before 10.2, macOS versions before 10.12.2, and watchOS versions before 3.1.3.

  • What type of attack does CVE-2016-7636 enable?

    CVE-2016-7636 enables man-in-the-middle attacks, which can lead to denial of service.

  • Are there any known exploits for CVE-2016-7636?

    While specific exploits for CVE-2016-7636 have not been detailed, the vulnerability itself allows for serious exploitation through application crashes.

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