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CVE-2016-7591

Apple Security Advisory 2016-12-13-1

Severity Score

6.5
*CVSS v3

Exploit Likelihood

< 1%
*EPSS

Affected Versions

3
*CPE

Public Exploits

0
*Multiple Sources

Exploited in Wild

-
*KEV

Decision

-
*SSVC
Descriptions

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 "IOHIDFamily" component. It allows attackers to execute arbitrary code in a privileged context or cause a denial of service (use-after-free) via a crafted app.

Se ha descubierto un problema en ciertos productos Apple. iOS en versiones anteriores a 10.2 está afectado. macOS en versiones anteriores a 10.12.2 está afectado. watchOS en versiones anteriores a 3.1.3 está afectado. El problema involucra al componente "IOHIDFamily". Esto permite a atacantes ejecutar código arbitrario en un contexto privilegiado o provocar una denegación de servicio (uso después de liberación de memoria) a través de una aplicación manipulada.

This advisory provides additional information in regards to watchOS 3.1.1 fixes as originally documented in APPLE-SA-2016-12-12-2.

*Credits: N/A
CVSS Scores
Attack Vector
Local
Attack Complexity
Low
Privileges Required
High
User Interaction
Required
Scope
Unchanged
Confidentiality
High
Integrity
High
Availability
High
Attack Vector
Network
Attack Complexity
Medium
Authentication
None
Confidentiality
Complete
Integrity
Complete
Availability
Complete
* Common Vulnerability Scoring System
SSVC
  • Decision:-
Exploitation
-
Automatable
-
Tech. Impact
-
* Organization's Worst-case Scenario
Timeline
  • 2016-09-09 CVE Reserved
  • 2016-12-14 CVE Published
  • 2024-08-06 CVE Updated
  • 2025-03-30 EPSS Updated
  • ---------- Exploited in Wild
  • ---------- KEV Due Date
  • ---------- First Exploit
CWE
  • CWE-416: Use After Free
CAPEC
References (5)
URL Date SRC
URL Date SRC
Affected Vendors, Products, and Versions (3)