CVE-2016-4669 Code injection in n/a
Local attackers can execute arbitrary code with elevated privileges or crash the system due to improper handling of MIG code in the Apple kernel.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Any signed-in user
- Attackable
- Local or same network only
- Victim action needed
- Not needed
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2016-4669?
CVE-2016-4669 is a high-severity code injection vulnerability in Apple Iphone Os, published on 20 Feb 2017. It can only be exploited from the same machine or local network, with no action from the victim.
Official description
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.
Weakness: CWE-20
Which versions are affected by CVE-2016-4669?
It affects 4 products.
Products include Apple Iphone Os, Apple Mac Os X, Apple Tvos, Apple Watchos.
How do I fix CVE-2016-4669?
No fix has been published for CVE-2016-4669 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
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Is CVE-2016-4669 being exploited?
It is not confirmed as exploited in the wild, but public exploit code for CVE-2016-4669 exists.
Public exploit code: 1 Metasploit module, 1 Exploit-DB entry and 1 proofs of concept on GitHub.
Other vulnerabilities in Apple Iphone Os
Sources
Also known as GHSA-q94r-c3hr-hh25.