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zdi7cd6cbc56470722cd7dea01561796431ZDI-16-679
HistoryMar 31, 2017 - 12:00 a.m.

Apple iOS legacy-diagnostics Privilege Escalation Vulnerability

2017-03-3100:00:00
7cd6cbc56470722cd7dea01561796431
www.zerodayinitiative.com
16

EPSS

0.023

Percentile

89.8%

This vulnerability allows remote attackers to escalate privileges on vulnerable installations of Apple iOS. User interaction is required to exploit this vulnerability in that the target must connect to a WiFi access point. The specific flaw exists within the usage of the legacy-diagnostics protocol handler. The issue lies in the launching of a diagnostic application that is able to render webpages outside of the sandbox. An attacker can leverage this vulnerability to escalate privileges outside the context of the sandbox.

EPSS

0.023

Percentile

89.8%

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