CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4773

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

This vulnerability may lead to the disclosure of sensitive data or disruption of system functionality, posing a serious security threat to users.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update systems to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability.

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Original NVD description (English source)

The kernel in Apple iOS before 10, OS X before 10.12, tvOS before 10, and watchOS before 3 allows attackers to obtain sensitive memory-layout information or cause a denial of service (out-of-bounds read) via a crafted app, a different vulnerability than CVE-2016-4774 and CVE-2016-4776.

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