CVE-2016-7657

3.3 LOW
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. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "IOKit" component. It allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from kernel memory 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:L/I:N/A:N

References to Advisories, Solutions, and Tools

Patch Vendor Advisory Exploit Third Party Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905
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
https://support.apple.com/HT207487
Source: product-security@apple.com
Vendor Advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/94905
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
https://support.apple.com/HT207487
Source: af854a3a-2127-422b-91ae-364da2661108
Vendor Advisory

10 reference(s) from NVD

Quick Stats

CVSS v3 Score
3.3 / 10.0
EPSS (Exploit Probability)
0.2%
42th percentile
Exploitation Status
Not in CISA KEV

Weaknesses (CWE)

CWE-20

Affected Vendors

apple

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