Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspecified vectors, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-1863 and CVE-2016-4582.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.3 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | < 10.11.6 |
| Apple | Tvos | < 9.2.2 |
| Apple | Watchos | < 2.2.2 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-436Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206903Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206904Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT206905Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00001.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00002.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Jul/msg00003.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-436Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://support.apple.com/HT206902Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4653?
CVE-2016-4653 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.3, OS X before 10.11.6, tvOS before 9.2.2, and watchOS before 2.2.2 allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via unspec...
How severe is CVE-2016-4653?
CVE-2016-4653 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.8/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.
Is there a patch for CVE-2016-4653?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.