CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-4774

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

Organizations may be exposed to sensitive data leaks or disruptions in system operations, potentially leading to serious operational consequences.

Recommendation

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

Related vulnerabilities

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-2016-4773 and CVE-2016-4776.

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