SB2017022006 - Buffer overflow in Apple tvOS
Published: February 20, 2017 Updated: July 20, 2020
Security Bulletin ID
SB2017022006
Severity
High
Patch available
YES
Number of vulnerabilities
1
Exploitation vector
Remote access
Highest impact
Code execution
Breakdown by Severity
- Low
- Medium
- High
- Critical
Description
This security bulletin contains information about 1 security vulnerability.
1) Buffer overflow (CVE-ID: CVE-2016-7626)
The vulnerability allows a remote non-authenticated attacker to execute arbitrary code.
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. tvOS before 10.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Profiles" component. It allows remote attackers to execute arbitrary code or cause a denial of service (memory corruption and application crash) via a crafted certificate profile.
Remediation
Install update from vendor's website.
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94852
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429
- https://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Dec/msg00001.html
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422
- https://support.apple.com/HT207425
- https://support.apple.com/HT207487
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40906/