Vulnerability Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
7.8
HIGH
CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | < 9.3.5 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor AdvisoryBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92652Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/Broken Link
- https://support.apple.com/HT207107Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.htmlMailing ListVendor AdvisoryBroken Link
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92652Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694Broken LinkThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/Broken Link
- https://support.apple.com/HT207107Release NotesVendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/ExploitThird Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-US Government Resource
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4656?
CVE-2016-4656 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
How severe is CVE-2016-4656?
CVE-2016-4656 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-2016-4656?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os.