CVE-2016-7619

MEDIUM

iPhone OS < 10.2, macOS < 10.12.2, watchOS < 3.1.3 - Arbitrary File Write via Symlink in libarchive

Title source: llm
STIX 2.1

Description

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "libarchive" component, which allows local users to write to arbitrary files via vectors related to symlinks.

References (5)

Core 5
Core References
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207487
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207422
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_bid
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905
Third Party Advisory, VDB Entry vdb-entry x_refsource_sectrack
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
Vendor Advisory x_refsource_confirm
https://support.apple.com/HT207423

Scores

CVSS v3 5.5
EPSS 0.0035
EPSS Percentile 27.1%
Attack Vector LOCAL
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:N/I:H/A:N

Details

CWE
CWE-59
Status published
Products (3)
apple/iphone_os < 10.1.1
apple/mac_os_x < 10.12.1
apple/watchos < 2.2.2
Published Feb 20, 2017
Tracked Since Feb 18, 2026