CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4669

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products, including iOS before 10.1, macOS before 10.12.1, tvOS before 10.0.1, and watchOS before 3.1, related to the 'Kernel' component. It allows local users to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service via unspecified vectors.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability poses a risk to system security by allowing local users to gain unauthorized privileges or destabilize the system. This could lead to serious consequences, including data loss and service availability issues.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate this vulnerability. Additionally, monitoring local user access and implementing further security measures is advised.

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Original NVD description (English source)

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.

Vulnerability data from NVD (NIST) · CISA KEV · EPSS