CVE-2017-6976: Medium severity Apple iOS and iPadOS vulnerability

Published Mar 27, 2017
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Updated

Sandbox Profiles. An access issue was addressed through additional sandbox restrictions on third party applications.

Other sources

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Sandbox Profiles" component. It allows attackers to bypass intended access restrictions (for iCloud user records) via a crafted app.

Credit

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Affected Software

2 affected componentsFixes available
Apple iOS and iPadOS<10.3
10.3
iPhone OS<10.3

Event History

Apr 3, 2018
CVE Published
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Data Sourced
via MITRE·06:00 AM
Description

Parent advisories

This vulnerability appears in the following advisories.

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Frequently Asked Questions

1

What is the severity of CVE-2017-6976?

CVE-2017-6976 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access through sandbox profile bypass.

2

How do I fix CVE-2017-6976?

To fix CVE-2017-6976, update your affected Apple devices to iOS version 10.3 or later.

3

What products are affected by CVE-2017-6976?

CVE-2017-6976 affects iOS devices running versions prior to 10.3.

4

What component does CVE-2017-6976 involve?

CVE-2017-6976 involves the "Sandbox Profiles" component, which manages application access permissions.

5

Can CVE-2017-6976 be exploited by remote attackers?

Yes, CVE-2017-6976 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions.

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