AEGLIX vulnerability intelligence
CVE-2016-4656
HIGH · CVSS 7.8 · Analyzed
Published: 2016-08-25 · Updated: 2026-06-17 · Source: NVD
Vulnerability overview
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.
Severity and scoring
- CVSS score
- 7.8 · HIGH
- CVSS version
- 3.1
- CVSS vector
- CVSS:3.1/AV:L/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:U/C:H/I:H/A:H
- Weaknesses
- CWE-787
CVSS measures technical severity; it does not establish whether this vulnerability is being exploited in your environment.
Known exploitation and remediation
Listed in CISA’s Known Exploited Vulnerabilities catalog.
- Affected product
- Apple · iOS
- Added to catalog
- 2022-05-24
- Required action
- Apply updates per vendor instructions.
- CISA remediation due date
- 2022-06-14
CISA deadlines apply to the organizations covered by its directives. Confirm your own remediation requirements.
Verify affected versions and patch availability in the vendor advisory before making changes.
Affected products and versions
cpe:2.3:o:apple:iphone_os:*:*:*:*:*:*:*:*
Before (exclusive): 9.3.5
These are NVD CPE applicability entries. Some products depend on configuration conditions; consult the official record to confirm applicability.
Advisories and references
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92652
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/
Broken Link
- https://support.apple.com/HT207107
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Aug/msg00000.html
Broken Link · Mailing List · Vendor Advisory
- http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/92652
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036694
Broken Link · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://blog.lookout.com/blog/2016/08/25/trident-pegasus/
Broken Link
- https://support.apple.com/HT207107
Release Notes · Vendor Advisory
- https://www.exploit-db.com/exploits/44836/
Exploit · Third Party Advisory · VDB Entry
- https://www.cisa.gov/known-exploited-vulnerabilities-catalog?field_cve=CVE-2016-4656
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