Vulnerability Description
AppleMobileFileIntegrity in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 mishandles process entitlement and Team ID values in the task port inheritance policy, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context via a crafted app.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 9.3.5 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.11.6 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93056
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.htmlMailing ListVendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93056
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
- https://support.apple.com/HT207143Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207170Vendor Advisory
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-4698?
CVE-2016-4698 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). AppleMobileFileIntegrity in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 mishandles process entitlement and Team ID values in the task port inheritance policy, which allows attackers to execute arbitrary...
How severe is CVE-2016-4698?
CVE-2016-4698 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-2016-4698?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.