Vulnerability Description
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Power Management" component. It allows local users to gain privileges via unspecified vectors related to Mach port name references.
CVSS Score
HIGH
Affected Products
| Vendor | Product | Versions |
|---|---|---|
| Apple | Iphone Os | <= 10.1.1 |
| Apple | Mac Os X | <= 10.12.1 |
Related Weaknesses (CWE)
References
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94906Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40931/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40958/
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94906Third Party AdvisoryVDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
- https://support.apple.com/HT207422Vendor Advisory
- https://support.apple.com/HT207423Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40931/
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40958/
FAQ
What is CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.8 (HIGH). An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "Power Management" component. It allows local users to gain pri...
How severe is CVE-2016-7661?
CVE-2016-7661 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-2016-7661?
Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X.