CVE-2016-7653: Infoleak

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 "Media Player" component, which allows physically proximate attackers to obtain sensitive photo and contact information by leveraging lockscreen access.

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-2016-7653?

CVE-2016-7653 is considered a high-severity vulnerability due to the potential for unauthorized access to sensitive information.

2

What versions of iOS are affected by CVE-2016-7653?

CVE-2016-7653 affects iOS versions before 10.2, specifically iOS 10.1.1 and earlier.

3

How do I fix CVE-2016-7653?

To fix CVE-2016-7653, upgrade to iOS version 10.2 or later.

4

What does CVE-2016-7653 exploit?

CVE-2016-7653 exploits the Media Player component to gain access to sensitive photos and contacts through lockscreen access.

5

Who can exploit CVE-2016-7653?

CVE-2016-7653 can be exploited by physically proximate attackers who can access the device's lockscreen.

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