First published: Mon Mar 27 2017(Updated: )
Sandbox Profiles. An access issue was addressed through additional sandbox restrictions on third party applications.
Credit: George Dan @theninjaprawn product-security@apple.com
Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
---|---|---|
Apple iOS, iPadOS, and watchOS | <10.3 | 10.3 |
iStyle @cosme iPhone OS | <10.3 |
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(Found alongside the following vulnerabilities)
CVE-2017-6976 has a high severity rating due to the potential for unauthorized access through sandbox profile bypass.
To fix CVE-2017-6976, update your affected Apple devices to iOS version 10.3 or later.
CVE-2017-6976 affects iOS devices running versions prior to 10.3.
CVE-2017-6976 involves the "Sandbox Profiles" component, which manages application access permissions.
Yes, CVE-2017-6976 can potentially be exploited by remote attackers to bypass sandbox restrictions.