Vulnerability Details : CVE-2016-4777
The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (invalid pointer dereference) via a crafted app.
Vulnerability category: Execute codeDenial of service
Products affected by CVE-2016-4777
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:mac_os_x:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:watchos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
- cpe:2.3:o:apple:tvos:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Exploit prediction scoring system (EPSS) score for CVE-2016-4777
0.22%
Probability of exploitation activity in the next 30 days
EPSS Score History
~ 60 %
Percentile, the proportion of vulnerabilities that are scored at or less
CVSS scores for CVE-2016-4777
| Base Score | Base Severity | CVSS Vector | Exploitability Score | Impact Score | Score Source | First Seen |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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9.3
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HIGH | AV:N/AC:M/Au:N/C:C/I:C/A:C |
8.6
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10.0
|
NIST | |
|
7.8
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HIGH | CVSS:3.0/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H |
1.8
|
5.9
|
NIST |
CWE ids for CVE-2016-4777
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Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
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The product dereferences a pointer that it expects to be valid but is NULL.Assigned by: nvd@nist.gov (Primary)
References for CVE-2016-4777
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https://support.apple.com/HT207142
About the security content of tvOS 10 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207143
About the security content of iOS 10 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207141
About the security content of watchOS 3 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93054
Apple iOS/tvOS/MacOS/watchOS Multiple Security VulnerabilitiesThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
Apple macOS/OS X Multiple Flaws Let Remote and Local Users Deny Service, Obtain Potentially Sensitive Information, Execute Arbitrary Code, and Gain Elevated Privileges - SecurityTrackerThird Party Advisory;VDB Entry
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00011.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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https://support.apple.com/HT207170
About the security content of macOS Sierra 10.12 - Apple SupportVendor Advisory
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http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00010.html
Apple - Lists.apple.comMailing List;Vendor Advisory
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