CVE-2016-4719

MEDIUM

watchOS < 2.2 - Unauthorized Physical Location Exposure via GeoServices PlaceData

Title source: llm

Description

The GeoServices component in Apple iOS before 10 and watchOS before 3 does not properly restrict access to PlaceData information, which allows attackers to discover physical locations via a crafted application.

References (8)

Core 8

Core References

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://support.apple.com/HT207141

Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html

Mailing List vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.html

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack

http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036797

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92933

Mailing List, Vendor Advisory vendor-advisory x_refsource_apple

http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00004.html

Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92932

Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm

https://support.apple.com/HT207143

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5

EPSS 0.0098

EPSS Percentile 57.8%

Attack Vector LOCAL

CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:N/A:N

Details

CWE

CWE-200

Status published

Products (2)

apple/iphone_os < 9.3.5

apple/watchos < 2.2

Published Sep 18, 2016

Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026