CVE-2016-7597
Description
A physically proximate attacker can maintain an unlocked iOS device via Handoff with Siri on iOS before 10.2.
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A physically proximate attacker can maintain an unlocked iOS device via Handoff with Siri on iOS before 10.2.
Vulnerability
The vulnerability exists in the SpringBoard component of iOS versions prior to 10.2. It allows a physically proximate attacker to maintain the unlocked state of the device by exploiting Handoff with Siri. The exact mechanism is not detailed, but it involves the Handoff feature and Siri interaction.
Exploitation
An attacker must be physically proximate to the unlocked device. They can use Handoff with Siri to prevent the device from locking, effectively keeping it unlocked. No authentication or special privileges are required beyond physical access.
Impact
A successful exploit allows the attacker to maintain access to the unlocked device, potentially leading to unauthorized access to user data and functionality. The CIA impact is primarily a breach of confidentiality and integrity as the device remains unlocked.
Mitigation
Apple addressed this issue in iOS 10.2, released on December 12, 2016 [1]. Users should update to iOS 10.2 or later. No workarounds are documented.
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Affected products
2- Range: <10.2
Patches
0No patches discovered yet.
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References
3- www.securityfocus.com/bid/94850nvdThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- support.apple.com/HT207422nvdVendor Advisory
- www.securitytracker.com/id/1037429nvd
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