CVE-2016-4650

7.8 HIGH
Published: April 20, 2017 Modified: May 13, 2026
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Description

Heap-based buffer overflow in IOHIDFamily in Apple iOS before 9.3.2, OS X before 10.11.5, and tvOS before 9.2.1 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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CVSS v3.x Details

0.0 Low Medium High Critical 10.0
Vector String
CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92034
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-494
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206564
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206568
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206567
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92034
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036348
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.zerodayinitiative.com/advisories/ZDI-16-494
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206564
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-in/HT206568
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/en-us/HT206567
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

12 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
2.0%
78th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

Affected Vendors

apple