CVE-2016-7619 Information

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.

CVSS Vector

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

Reference

http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905 http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469 https://support.apple.com/HT207422 https://support.apple.com/HT207423 https://support.apple.com/HT207487

Attack Complexity

LOW

Privileges Required

LOW

User Interaction Required

LOW

Scope

NONE

Confidentiality Impact

UNCHANGED

Integrity Impact

NONE

Availability Impact

HIGH

Base Score

NONE

Base Severity

5.5