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.

Score

CVSS 3.1 7.8 High

Status

Analyzed - product-security@apple.com

Published

2016-08-25

Last modified

2025-10-21

Known exploited (CISA KEV)

since 2022-05-24, action due 2022-06-14: Apply updates per vendor instructions.

Weaknesses

CWE-787

Affected products

• Iphone Os (Apple)

References

• http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html
• http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92652
• http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694
• https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/
• https://support.apple.com/HT207107
• https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/
• https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-4656