CVE-2016-4656 Apple iOS Memory Corruption
Attackers can execute arbitrary code or cause denial of service via a crafted app due to memory corruption in the iOS kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Since 24 May 2022
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4656?
CVE-2016-4656 is a high-severity memory corruption vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 25 Aug 2016. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-787
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4656?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Apple Iphone Os.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4656?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4656 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available. US federal agencies must fix it by 14 Jun 2022.
Upgrade to the fixed version. Memory-safe languages, compiler hardening and fuzzing prevent most new cases. More about Memory corruption.
Is CVE-2016-4656 being exploited?
Yes. Attackers have exploited CVE-2016-4656 in the wild since at least 24 May 2022.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module and 1 Exploit-DB entry.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-6x59-8x45-xrp8.