CVE-2016-4771

low-risk
Published 2016-09-25

The kernel in Apple iOS before 10 and OS X before 10.12 allows local users to bypass intended file-access restrictions via a crafted directory pathname.

Do I need to act?

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0.23% chance of exploitation
EPSS score — low exploit probability
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Not on CISA KEV list
No confirmed active exploitation reported to CISA
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Patch status unknown
Check vendor advisories for fix availability and mitigation guidance
5
CVSS 5.5/10 Medium
LOCAL / LOW complexity

Affected Products (2)

Affected Vendors

Apple

References (12)

Mailing List http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
Mailing List http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93056
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT207143
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT207170
Mailing List http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00006.html
Mailing List http://lists.apple.com/archives/security-announce/2016/Sep/msg00008.html
http://www.securityfocus.com/bid/93056
http://www.securitytracker.com/id/1036858
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT207143
Vendor Advisory https://support.apple.com/HT207170
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low-risk
Severity 18/34 · Moderate
Exploitability 1/34 · Minimal
Exposure 7/34 · Low