CWE Code: 59
Vulnerability Type: privilege_escalation
CVSS Score: 9.3
CWE Name:  Improper Link Resolution Before File Access ('Link Following')
Summary: an issue was discovered in certain apple products. ios before 10.3.2 is affected. macos before 10.12.5 is affected. the issue involves the "ibooks" component. it allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app that uses symlinks.
Access Authentication: NONE
Access Complexity: MEDIUM
Access Vector: NETWORK
Impact (C/I/A): COMPLETE/COMPLETE/COMPLETE
Published Date: 2017-05-22
Last Modified Date: 2019-10-03