CVE-2016-4690 (GCVE-0-2016-4690)
Vulnerability from cvelistv5 – Published: 2017-02-20 08:35 – Updated: 2024-08-06 00:39
VLAI
EPSS
VEX
Summary
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Image Capture" component, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code via a crafted USB HID device.
Severity
6.8 (Medium)
CWE
- n/a
Assigner
References
3 references
| URL | Tags |
|---|---|
| https://support.apple.com/HT207422 | x_refsource_CONFIRM |
| http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429 | vdb-entryx_refsource_SECTRACK |
| http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94850 | vdb-entryx_refsource_BID |
Date Public
2017-02-13 00:00
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