CVE-2016-4655

Known Exploited Public Exploit

Description

The kernel in Apple iOS before 9.3.5 allows attackers to obtain sensitive information from memory via a crafted app.

5.5

CVSS

Severity: Medium

CVSS 3.1 •

CVSS 2.0 •

EPSS 82.45% Top 5%

KEV Since

Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com Vendor Advisory apple.com

Affected: n/a n/a

References

Link	Tags
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00005.html	mailing list vendor advisory
https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/	broken link
https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/	exploit vdb entry third party advisory
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92651	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://support.apple.com/HT207107	vendor advisory
http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html	mailing list vendor advisory
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92965	vdb entry third party advisory broken link
https://support.apple.com/HT207145	vendor advisory

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the severity of CVE-2016-4655?: CVE-2016-4655 has been scored as a medium severity vulnerability.
How to fix CVE-2016-4655?: To fix CVE-2016-4655, make sure you are using an up-to-date version of the affected component(s) by checking the vendor release notes. As for now, there are no other specific guidelines available.
Is CVE-2016-4655 being actively exploited in the wild?: It is confirmed that CVE-2016-4655 is actively exploited. Be extra cautious if you are using vulnerable components. According to its EPSS score, there is a ~82% probability that this vulnerability will be exploited by malicious actors in the next 30 days.

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