Improper input validation in Apple Iphone OS
CVE-2016-4669
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.1 is affected. macOS before 10.12.1 is affected. tvOS before 10.0.1 is affected. watchOS before 3.1 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows local users to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (MIG code mishandling and system crash) via unspecified vectors.
Vulnerability class: Drupalgeddon 2 (CVE-2018-7600)
EPSS: 0.037 (88.7th percentile) — read the EPSS interpretation.
CVSS v3 metric
CVSS v3 base score 7.8 (High). Vector: CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H.
Affected products
- Apple Iphone_os
- Apple Mac_os_x
- Apple Tvos
- Apple Watchos
- N/a — versions n/a
Weakness classification (CWE)
Public proof-of-concept exploits
References
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_SECTRACK)
- product-security@apple.com (VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, vdb-entry, x_refsource_BID)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_CONFIRM, Vendor Advisory)
- product-security@apple.com (Exploit, VDB Entry, Third Party Advisory, exploit, x_refsource_EXPLOIT-DB)
- product-security@apple.com (x_refsource_MISC)
Frequently asked questions
- What is CVE-2016-4669?
- CVE-2016-4669 is a high-severity vulnerability in Apple Iphone OS, classified under Improper Input Validation. CVSS score: 7.8/10. Published 2017-02-20.
- How severe is CVE-2016-4669?
- High severity. CVSS v3 base score is 7.8 out of 10.
- Is CVE-2016-4669 known to be exploited?
- 2 public proof-of-concept repositories are indexed. Not currently listed in the CISA KEV catalog.