CVE-2016-4656 The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
HighCVSS 7.8
EPSS 23.6%
CISA KEV
added 2022-05-24 · due 2022-06-14
Exploited in the wild
Framework module
Public exploit
- Published
- Updated
- Exploit status
- Exploited in the wild (confirmed)
Description
The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.
CISA Known Exploited Vulnerability
- Date added
- 2022-05-24
- Due date (FCEB)
- 2022-06-14
- Ransomware use
- Unknown
Required action
Apply updates per vendor instructions.
Affected products
| Product | Affected versions | Fixed in |
|---|---|---|
| apple iphone os | < 9.3.5 | 9.3.5 |
References
- APPLE-SA-2016-08-25-1 broken-link mailing-list vendor-advisory
- 92652 broken-link third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- 1036694 broken-link third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- blog.lookout.com broken-link
- support.apple.com release-notes vendor-advisory
- 44836 exploit third-party-advisory vdb-entry
- www.cisa.gov government-resource us-government-resource