CVE-2016-4669 json
An issue was discovered in certain Apple products.
published 2017-02-20 9 y ago modified 2026-06-17 4 mo ago also EUVD-2016-5654
- cvss
- 7.8
- version 3.0, NVD
- cisa kev
- Not listed
- not in CISA's catalog
- epss
- 3.7%
- EPSS 3.7% chance of exploitation in 30 days, percentile 89%
- public exploits
- 2
- Metasploit, Exploit-DB
Summary
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.
Patch / fix
- apple iphone_os 10.1
- apple mac_os_x 10.12.1
- apple tvos 10.0.1
- apple watchos 3.1
Timeline
- First public exploit (Metasploit exploit/apple_ios/browser/safari_jit)
- Published
Exploit prediction
3.73% chance of exploitation in the next 30 days, higher than 89% of all scored CVEs (FIRST EPSS, 2026-11-08).
Exploits and checks
- Metasploit exploit/apple_ios/browser/safari_jit Safari Webkit JIT Exploit for iOS 7.1.2 metasploit exploit, good rank, 2016-08-25
- EDB-40654 Apple OS X/iOS - 'mach_ports_register' Multiple Memory Safety s dos, 2016-10-31
CVSS scores
| assigned by | version | score | vector |
|---|---|---|---|
| NVD | 3.0 | 7.8 | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:L/UI:N/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
| NVD | 2.0 | 7.2 | AV:L/AC:L/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
Classification
- Weakness
-
- CWE-20 Improper Input Validation
References
-
exploit-db.com
/exploits/40654/
exploit, third-party-advisory, vdb-entry
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support.apple.com
/HT207271
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207269
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207270
vendor-advisory
-
support.apple.com
/HT207275
vendor-advisory
-
securitytracker.com
/id/1037086
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
-
securityfocus.com
/bid/93849
vdb-entry, third-party-advisory
- packetstormsecurity.com /files/158874/Safari-Webkit-For-iOS-7.1.2-JIT-Optimization-Bug.html
Sources
- CVE List CVE-2016-4669
- NVD CVE-2016-4669
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