CVE-2016-7655

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 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. The issue involves the "CoreMedia External Displays" component. It allows local users to gain privileges or cause a denial of service (type confusion) 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: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/94906
Source: product-security@apple.com
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
Source: product-security@apple.com
https://support.apple.com/HT207422
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207423
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94906
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Third Party Advisory VDB Entry
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1037469
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
https://support.apple.com/HT207422
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory
https://support.apple.com/HT207423
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

8 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
7.8 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.9%
56th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-704

Affected Vendors

apple

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