CVE-2016-4669

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

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.

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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:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158874/Safari-Webkit-For-iOS-7.1.2-JIT-Optimization-Bug.html
Source: product-security@apple.com
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT207269
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207270
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207271
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207275
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40654/
Source: product-security@apple.com
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://packetstormsecurity.com/files/158874/Safari-Webkit-For-iOS-7.1.2-JIT-Optimization-Bug.html
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93849
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037086
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
https://support.apple.com/HT207269
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207270
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207271
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207275
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/40654/
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Exploit Third Party Advisory VDB Entry

16 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
3.7%
88th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

apple

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