CVE Catalog

CVE-2016-7612

High
Published: Translated: NVD NIST

Summary

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products related to the 'Kernel' component. Affects iOS versions before 10.2, macOS versions before 10.12.2, and watchOS versions before 3.1.3. This issue allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

Risk Assessment

The organization may be exposed to unauthorized code execution, potentially leading to serious security breaches and data loss. Additionally, the possibility of denial of service may impact the availability of critical systems.

Recommendation

It is recommended to update iOS, macOS, and watchOS to the latest versions to mitigate the risks associated with this vulnerability. Also, monitor applications installed on these systems for potential threats.

Other vulnerabilities in Kernel

See all
Original NVD description (English source)

An issue was discovered in certain Apple products. iOS before 10.2 is affected. macOS before 10.12.2 is affected. watchOS before 3.1.3 is affected. The issue involves the "Kernel" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (memory corruption) via a crafted app.

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